The Improvement District is pleased to report that the leak affecting the distribution system has been located and temporarily stopped. Operators and our regular contractor performed interim work yesterday to halt the water loss, and a permanent repair is scheduled for Monday.

Thanks to this prompt response, the community’s water supply was not impacted.

We appreciate the community’s engagement and suggestions during the investigation. Some residents have asked about installing additional mainline meters to help isolate leaks more quickly. While customer meters are being installed and are covered 100% by government funding, mainline meters are significantly more expensive. They require large, engineered chambers capable of long-term traffic loading and controlled access, which makes installation far more complex than residential metering—and currently, there is no government funding available for mainline meters.

The Board continues to review these types of system improvements as part of long-term infrastructure planning, balancing cost, benefit, and practicality.

As always, residents are encouraged to report any unusual water flow or activity, as community observations often help narrow down issues faster.

Thank you for your patience and support.

Residents are advised to be alert for leaks in the water system. Water production has doubled, and the plant is nearing capacity. Please report any leaks immediately to the Water Operator at1-672-882-9901 or the office at 604-486-7035

Thank you for your cooperation.

The planned water outage will occur on Tuesday, Nov 25, for approximately 2 hours, starting around 1.30 pm. This outage is expected to affect only Smelter and Blewett properties.

We apologize for any confusion and thank you for your understanding.

Ongoing Work:
Work has begun to install a new water line for the lower Copper Queen area. These homes currently rely on lines running across neighboring properties and will soon connect directly to the main water line as part of the Meter Project. Please use extra caution in the area and take alternate routes where possible.

Planned Water Outage – Thursday, Nov 27:
Water will be temporarily shut off for a few hours on Thursday, Nov 27, to allow for valve installation on Copper Queen.

Future Planned Outages:
During the meter installation project, there may be additional short water outages, usually affecting only small sections at a time. Notices will be posted on our website, Facebook page, and sent via email. We will also try to call you before your meter is installed—please ensure your phone number with us is up to date.