Hello Texada!  Here are some notes on recent events:

WATER QUALITY: The recent Boil Water Notice was needed when one sample from Van Anda had a Coliform count of 2. Vancouver Coastal Health requires 2 subsequent samples that pass the test (0 Coliforms) before lifting the Boil Water Notice. There was already a Water Quality Advisory active as the secondary disinfection Ultraviolet Treatment is not fully effective yet. This is still in place as we solve treatment plant issues. More information on Notices and Advisories at vananda-id.ca/water-quality-notices/

TEXT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM: We are setting a system for notification by text. If you know of anyone who would like to be texted when there are water issues, please let us know. In the meantime, be notified immediately by email for outages and other events at vananda-id.ca/subscribe/

EVENING MEETING? We have heard that some residents would attend Board meetings if they were held in the evening rather than the afternoon. Please let us know if you would attend and evening meeting or information session.

NEXT MEETING: The next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday Sep 11^th 1:30pm

FIREFIGHTERS STILL NEEDED! No experience necessary. Training, gear, and on-duty insurance coverage provided.  Many practices and training events are held together with Gillies Bay as Texada’s 2 FDs continue to work together. Contact Fire Chief Mark Robert for more info 604-414-9662 or email firechief@vananda.ca

CONTACT INFO: Please let us know your concerns! contact@vananda-id.ca – 604-486-7035 – vananda-id.ca

WATER EMERGENCY: Water Operator Marianne Segers 1-604-315-1363

Hello Texada!  Here are some notes on recent events:

FIRE PROTECTION: DID YOU KNOW that Forestry will not respond to fires outside the Improvement District Boundaries until the fire spreads to surrounding forest? Nor can the Fire Departments act until Forestry calls for assistance to act on forest fires. Fire Protection can be provided by Texada’s firefighters if an application is made to be included in the District.  Time is of the essence when responding to fires so more properties with ID Fire Protection means improved fire safety for the whole Island. Contact the office or Fire Chief Mark Robert for more information. Application is available on our webpage vananda-id.ca/fire-protection/

CONGRATULATIONS! Mark Robert has been appointed Fire Chief by the Board of Trustees. Mark has been Acting Fire Chief for 2 years.

WATER CONSERVATION:  Consider setting up a rain collection system to avoid using treated water for gardening and other activities where treated water is not necessary. VAID offers discounts on parts for drip irrigation (which is not limited during Water Restrictions), water tanks, and some other water conservation items. Conservation tips can be seen on our web page: vananda-id.ca/water-conservation-tips/

WATER QUALITY: The Water Quality Advisory is still in place as we solve treatment plant issues. Vancouver Coastal Health continues to report good results from the monthly water testing. Water Results

NOTIFICATION OF WATER ISSUES: We are setting a system for notification by text. Please provide us with your cell number if you would like to be texted important notifications. In the meantime, be notified immediately by email for outages and other events at vananda-id.ca/subscribe/

MEETINGS: The next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday Aug 14^th 1:30pm

FIREFIGHTERS STILL NEEDED! No experience necessary. Training, gear, and on-duty insurance coverage provided.  Many practices and training events are held together with Gillies Bay as Texada’s 2 FDs continue to work together. Contact Fire Chief Mark Robert for more info 604-414-9662

CONTACT INFO: contact@vananda-id.ca – 604-486-7035 – vananda-id.ca

WATER EMERGENCY: Water Operator Marianne Segers 1-604-315-1363