Hello Texada!  Here are some notes on recent events:

METER PILOT PROGRAM: We have received funding from the Province of BC to cover all costs of installing meters to all connections, including the components needed for automated data collection. An informational community meeting was held on May 22. We have made a new webpage to share information on the project and address any concerns – vananda-id.ca/meter-pilot-project

Some background: The Provincial Government Budget 2024 committed to new measures to help mitigate and better respond to the impacts of climate emergencies. Priority infrastructure projects and programs to decrease flood risks and strengthen drought resiliency were highlighted. This included $50 million for a Water Meter Pilot Program to help fund metering projects in smaller communities throughout BC.

Assistance on planning, purchasing, and implementation is being provided by KWL and Econics.

BURN BAN began May 15; includes burn barrels. New for 2025: campfires for cooking and heat are allowed if under 18” x 18” (45 cm) with hose or pail of water on hand. Our Fire Restrictions webpage has links to the updated Bylaw as well as Coastal Fire Bans and a map with Fire Danger Rating for BC – vananda-id.ca/fire-restrictions/

WATER RESTRICTIONS: Changes made for 2025: Stage 1 began May 15 and Stage 2 begins on Jul 1.

Stage 1 restricts lawn watering to once per week. Stage 2 further restricts lawn watering to one hour a day once per week and washing of outside surfaces to specific situations. Drip irrigation is never restricted. Full detail of restrictions with a chart can be seen at vananda-id.ca/water-restrictions/

DRIP IRRIGATION PARTS: VAID will provide parts at wholesale cost to setup a drip irrigation system. To encourage water conservation, rainwater storage tanks also available at wholesale cost.

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

NEXT MEETING: The next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday June 11 at 1:30pm, upstairs at the Firehall.

FIREFIGHTERS ALWAYS NEEDED! Contact Fire Chief Mark Robert 604-414-9662 or firechief@vananda.ca

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

Hello Texada!  Here are some notes on recent events:

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING was held on Saturday April 26. Reports, financials, and draft minutes are available on the website and at the office.

BURN BAN begins May 15 unless conditions cause the date to be brought forward. Usual annual dates for the burn ban are May 15 – Oct 15, burning barrels included. Campfires are ok at this point.

From the VAID “Fire Regulations Bylaw No. 184” on Open Air Fires (shortened for readability):

23. A fire in the “open air” means a fire out-of-doors, not in an incinerator, and excludes campfires. A competent Person will supervise, keep under control, and ensure that any equipment necessary for fire control is available. Fire located at least 3 m (10 feet) from any grass, shrubbery, or wooden fence; and 6 m (20 feet) from any building.

24. Backyard Burning (Category 2). A Category 2 open fire is a pile up to 2 metres high and 3 metres wide or burns stubble or grass over an area less than 2,000 square metres (½ acre).

VAID’s Fire Restrictions website page has links to the Bylaw as well as Coastal Fire Bans and a map with Fire Danger Rating for BC. vananda-id.ca/fire-restrictions/

WATER RESTRICTIONS Stage One begins May 15 and Stage 2 on Jul 1.

Briefly, Stage 1 restricts lawn watering to once per week, watering is done on odd or even dates based on house number, and filling of pools only allowed at specific times.

Stage 2 further restricts lawn watering to one hour a day once per week and washing of outside surfaces to specific situations. If Stage 3 is called, there is no lawn watering, pool filling, or washing of vehicles, boats, or outside surfaces.

Full detail of restrictions and a chart can be seen at vananda-id.ca/water-restrictions/

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

NEXT MEETING: The next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday May 14 at 1:30pm, upstairs at the Firehall.

FIREFIGHTERS ALWAYS NEEDED! Contact Fire Chief Mark Robert 604-414-9662 or firechief@vananda.ca

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

Hello Texada!  Here are some notes on recent events:

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held on Saturday April 26, 9.30 at the Legion in Van Anda. Reports and draft financials will be available on the website and at the office the week before. If you believe changes are needed, come to the AGM! This year, there will be either one or two Trustee positions for election. Do you or anyone you know want to be part of managing these important resources?

LEAK REPAIR SUCCESS! Recent repairs completed on Sturt Bay Rd and Smelter Rd, along with the 3 leaking hydrants temporarily shut off, have decreased water usage by more than half!!! These locations were identified by Velocity Water Service’s leak detection in early January and were not where we expected. The resulting savings on water treatment expendables such as filters, salt, hydro, and chlorine will pay for the service in a short time. We will have more accurate volumes to share after the next monthly analysis of the data logged at the plant.

TEXT NOTIFICATION: System is now live. If you want to be texted about important water issues, provide us with your mobile number and we’ll add you to the list.

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

NEXT MEETING: The next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday Apr 16 at 1:30pm, upstairs at the Firehall.

FIREFIGHTERS ALWAYS NEEDED! Contact Fire Chief Mark Robert 604-414-9662 or firechief@vananda.ca

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

Hello Texada!  Here are some notes on recent events:

THANK YOU to all the people that helped us find leaks, especially after the thaw. There is always high water use after a thaw because of frost damage to uninsulated outside faucets. Everyone, please check your fixtures are prepared for the next freeze/thaw cycle.

ANNUAL INVOICES DUE MARCH 10 – thank you to those who have already paid. To property owners who have not yet paid, avoid penalties with payment before the due date. If you will be using the VAID payment plan, we need details and first payment before March 10. For more information, visit our webpage vananda-id.ca/payments/

WATER QUALITY ADVISORY LIFTED: Media replacement in the Ion Exchange units is complete with units back online, which allows the UV Treatment to be fully effective.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held Saturday April 26. If you believe changes are needed, come to the AGM! This year, there will be two Trustee positions for election. Do you or anyone you know want to be part of managing these important resources?

TEXT NOTIFICATION: System is now live. If you want to be texted about important water issues, provide us with your mobile number and we’ll add you to the list.

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

NEXT MEETING: The next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday Mar 12 at 1:30pm, upstairs at the Firehall.

FIRE HYDRANT COVERS: 3 hydrants are leaking and water will be shut off to them until repaired. They will be identified with a special cover. Firefighters have a key to turn water back on if these hydrants are needed for firefighting.

RESCUE VEHICLE UPGRADE: The Fire Dept is purchasing a better rescue vehicle with more room for personnel. The old one will be set up for forestry fire fighting.

FIREFIGHTERS ALWAYS NEEDED! Contact Fire Chief Mark Robert 604-414-9662 or firechief@vananda.ca

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

Hello Texada!  Here are some notes on recent events:

ANNUAL INVOICES for Water Tolls and Parcel Tax were sent early January. Please contact us if you have not received yours. Due date is March 10 and payment plans are available – for more information, visit our webpage vananda-id.ca/payments/

COURT OF REVISION will be held Saturday February 8th from 10 am till noon. The annual Court of Revision is for trustees to listen and resolve issues regarding water tolls and parcel tax assessments.  Please contact us first so we can gather the required information and set up an appointment. An appointment is not required, however having one will speed up the process.

LEAK DETECTION: Velocity Water Services were here for a few days in January and located several significant leaks. Repairs are underway. The full report will be available by the end of January.

WATER TREATMENT PLANT: The media in the ion exchange tanks is currently being replaced. The specialized media (Purolite) has an estimated life span of 5 years. The high cost of replacement is planned for in the annual budget.

WATER QUALITY ADVISORY: The Water Quality Advisory continues. This will likely stay in effect until the media replacement in the Ion Exchange units is complete, which will allow the UV Treatment to be fully effective.

EMGERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION: Thanks to those who provided their contact info as requested with the annual invoice. Text notification system is nearly ready to go live!

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

NEXT MEETING: The next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday Feb 12th 1:30pm

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

FIREFIGHTERS ALWAYS NEEDED! No experience necessary. Training, gear, and 24-hr (NEW – now includes off-duty) accident 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 604-414-9662 or firechief@vananda.ca