Hello Texada!  Here are some notes on recent events:

WATER RESTRICTIONS: Stage 3 will be in effect starting Saturday June 29. This is necessary to avoid maxing out the treatment plant capacity, which can happen at the beginning of summer. Stage 3 restrictions include the following:

• NO LAWN WATERING
• No washing vehicles, RVs, or boats.
• No filling or adding water to swimming pools, hot tubs, garden ponds, or decorative fountains.
• No washing any outdoor surfaces, including sidewalks, walkways, driveways, patios, decks, or windows.
• Hand watering and using sprinklers to water trees, shrubs, flowers, and vegetables is limited to one hour daily per coverage area and allowed only in the evening or early morning.
• Use of micro-irrigation or drip irrigation systems to water trees, shrubs, flowers, and vegetables is allowed on any day, at any time, as required.
• More details on our website.

DID YOU KNOW that a hose sprinkler uses 5-10 gallons per minute? That’s up to 7,200 gallons if left running overnight. The maximum capacity for our water treatment plant is only 160,000 gallons per day!

WATER QUALITY & PLANT UPGRADES: The Water Quality Advisory is still in place due to temporary Ultraviolet Treatment (UVT) insufficiency. UVT is the final step in water treatment before chlorination. The UVT system is not adequate at present due to the dissolved solids not being removed by the Ion Exchangers (Ionex), as designed. Replacement of the Ionex media will solve this issue however it is a complicated and expensive process. Plans are in place to replace the media and clean the fouled Ionex tanks as well as adding a sand filtration unit between the self-cleaning filters and the cartridge filters. This sand filter was donated to VAID from a Vancouver Island location that has since connected to a larger water supply system. It will save us money on treatment consumables such as cartridges and salt, and extend the life of the new ionex media.

Vancouver Coastal Health continues to report no issues from the monthly water testing.

MEETINGS: The next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday July 17^th 1:30pm

FIREFIGHTERS NEEDED! No experience necessary. Training, gear, and on-duty insurance coverage provided.  Phone or text Acting Chief Mark Robert for more info 604-414-9662 or email firechief@vananda.ca

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

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WATER EMERGENCY: phone Water Operator Marianne Segers at 604-315-1363

Hello Texada!  Here are some notes on recent events:

Thanks to Rick and Lindy for their generous donation!

OPEN BURNING BAN: Van Anda’s annual open burning ban is in effect from May 15 until October 15. Burning barrels included.

WATER LINE REPAIRS: Columbia leak is fixed. Plans are being made for replacing the watermain.

WATER RESTRICTIONS: Stage 2 in in effect. Watering is limited to one hour per area and to be done only in the early morning or evening.  Lawn watering allowed only once a week, one hour per area. No restrictions on drip irrigation.  More details at vananda-id.ca/water-conservation-bylaw/

WATER QUALITY: The Water Quality Advisory in still in place while we continue address the issues caused by some components reaching the end of their serviceable life. Vancouver Coastal Health continues to report no issues from the monthly water testing.

MEETINGS: The next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday June 12^th 1:30pm

FIREFIGHTERS NEEDED! No experience necessary. Training, gear, and on-duty insurance coverage provided.  Phone or text Acting Chief Mark Robert for more info 604-414-9662 or email firechief@vananda.ca

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

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WATER EMERGENCY: phone Water Operator Marianne Segers at 604-315-1363

Hello Texada!  Here are some notes on recent events:

Thank you, Austin Rycroft, for your years of service and we wish you the best in your future endeavors. We welcome Trevor Morrison as VAID’s Operator-in-Training.

For water emergencies, phone Water Operator Marianne Segers at 604-315-1363

Most existing water connections were approved for a single-family residence only. To add more connections on your property, you need prior approval from VAID.

Thanks to those who attended the AGM. Financial statement for 2023 are available on the website.

Congratulations and thanks to Jane Waterman and Philip Tidd for continuing as Trustees.

WATER LINE REPAIRS: Plans are in place to repair Columbia leaks.

WATER RESTRICTIONS: Stage 1 started April 1^st, Stage 2 begins May 15th. Stage 1 reduced lawn watering to once a week (one hour per area) with vehicle washing and pool filling only between 6pm and 10pm. Stage 2 further restricts lawn watering to the cooler hours with all other watering limited to one hour per area. More details are on our website: vananda-id.ca/water-conservation-bylaw/

WATER QUALITY: The Water Quality Advisory in still in place while we continue address the issues caused by some components reaching the end of their serviceable life. Vancouver Coastal Health continues to report no issues from the monthly water testing.

MEETINGS: The next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday May 15^th 1:30pm at the Fire Hall.

FIREFIGHTERS NEEDED! No experience necessary. Training, gear, and on-duty insurance coverage provided.  Phone or text Acting Chief Mark Robert for more information 604-414-9662 or email firechief@vananda.ca

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

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Hello Texada!  Here are some notes from our last meeting, held March 13^th

WATER LINE REPAIRS: A substantial leak on Earl St. resulted in our Water Treatment Plant going into alarm in the wee hours of the morning. A special THANK-YOU to Sylvia Praught and Ken Soles whose assistance and knowledge are very much appreciated.  One leak on Columbia St. has been repaired and more require attention. Several other suspected leaks are under investigation and are being scheduled for repairs. A huge THANK-YOU goes out to the residents that advised us of water leaks. It makes a big difference to the whole system.

WATER QUALITY: The Water Quality Advisory continues. Specialized technicians have been to our Water Plant. More follow-up is required. Vancouver Coastal Health reports no issues from the monthly water testing. Test results are posted in the window of our office at the Fire Hall.

MEETINGS: The next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday April 10^th 1:30pm at the Fire Hall. The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Saturday April 20 at the Legion. We are inviting community members to join us prior to the start of the AGM. The intent is to have a look at maps, drawings and photographs of water system repairs and installation. Perhaps you will be able to help us identify what we are looking at.

FIREFIGHTERS NEEDED! No experience necessary. Training, gear, and on-duty insurance coverage provided.  Phone or text Acting Chief Mark Robert for more information 604-414-9662 or email firechief@vananda.ca

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

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Hello Texada! Here are some notes from our last meeting, held February 14th
WINTER WATER USE: Please continue to check for leaks that can develop after freeze/thaw cycles. We encourage you to insulate your outdoor water lines in lieu of letting water continue to run. More information is available at vananda-id.ca/winter
WATER LINE REPAIRS: Leaks have been repaired on Copper Queen St. and Columbia St. Several other suspected leaks are under investigation and are being scheduled for repairs. A huge THANK-YOU goes out to the residents that advised us of water leaks. It makes a big difference to the whole system. The water line on lower Blewett St. has been replaced.
WATER METERS: A recent substantial water leak has shown us that a water meter reading can identify unknown leaks. Water meters also help us identify anomalies in water usage. As such, we plan to start adding water meters to help detect leaks and gather statistical usage data. The next installations will be at the homes of our Trustees, beginning in the spring.
WATER QUALITY: The Water Quality Advisory continues. Specialized technicians have been engaged to assist us in improving the current situation.
MEETINGS: The next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday March 13th 1:30pm at the Fire Hall.
The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Saturday April 20 at the Legion.
THANK-YOU: To Wendy Davis for the two beautiful plaques she created using California Redwood staves from the old water tank. One in memory of Walter Gussman acknowledging his immense contribution to the continued development of VAID’s water system and one for Mike Craggs in recognition of his years of service and dedication as Fire Chief with the Van Anda Volunteer Fire Department.
CONTACT INFO Email: contact@vananda-id.ca – Phone: 604-486-7035 – Website: vananda-id.ca
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