Although the chlorinator is now working properly and chlorine levels are within range, VCH requires samples that pass their tests before we can lift the Advisory. Samples will be taken tomorrow so we should have the all clear this weekend.

Effective immediately – Sat Jul 13 9 pm

Van Anda Water System has had a temporary chlorination failure and chlorine levels in the tank are lower than recommended. The problem has been fixed and chlorine levels are expected to be back in the correct range by tomorrow morning. Please help spread the message and notify your neighbors.

Annual water restrictions are in effect. There are 4 stages of water restrictions – more info can be found on the page Water Conservation Bylaw and Water Restrictions.

MOTI Texada Drainage Report (2024)

Parsons was retained by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) of British Columbia to undertake engineering services for a drainage study on Texada Island. The purpose of the study was to assess the condition and vulnerability of six priority areas, which cover culvert crossings along major traveling routes.

The primary objectives of the study were as follows:

• Conduct field assessments for each identified priority area, including condition assessment and
  noticeable problems on site;
• Conduct a hydrologic analysis for the major watersheds and calculate design peak flows for the major
  streams;
• Conduct a hydraulic analysis using HY-8 for each culvert crossing from the priority areas and additional
  areas noted from the field assessments;
• Develop new proposed drainage improvement recommendations for each stream crossing with an
  identified condition or calculated hydraulic efficiency based on current MoTI design criteria; an
• Provide a high-level conceptual cost estimate for the proposed drainage improvements.

In addition to the six priority sites, major arterial roads were included as part of the field condition assessments for major culvert crossings.
This document summarizes the project background, the field assessment, hydrologic and hydraulic assessment, proposed drainage improvement recommendations and cost estimate.

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

Stage 2 Water Restrictions are 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, early morning or evening.
• Washing a vehicle or boat allowed only between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm
• Filling or adding water to a swimming pool, hot tub, garden pond or decorative fountain only between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm. Please contact us if you have a swimming pool – this year we are scheduling filling to avoid maxing out water production capacity (happens at the beginning of every summer).
• Washing outside surfaces like walk/driveways, exterior windows or building surface for a maximum of two hours, at any time of day.
• More details….

No restrictions on drip irrigation.

Please contact us of you are aware of excess water usage so we can address the issue. Thanks!

Thank you to those who attended the AGM on Apr 20 at the Legion.

Congratulations to Jane Waterman and Philip Tidd for continuing with another 3-year term as Trustees.

Here are the draft minutes including reports presented.

Next regular meeting is scheduled for May 15, 1.30 upstairs at the Firehall.

Agenda

Draft 2023 Financial Statements

Trustee Candidate Package

More information about Trustee responsibilities can be found here.

Sat April 20, 2024 @ 9:30 am

VAID’s AGM will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 232 on Legion Rd in Van Anda.

We have two 3-year trustee terms available for election. After nominations, candidates will be requested to give a brief statement and elections will follow.

The Auditor will be present to report on financials. Audited financial statements will be available to view prior to the AGM at the VAID office and on our website.

If you would like to make a motion, your item must be on the Agenda. Please contact us at least 5 days before the meeting to be included in the Agenda.

Minutes from last year’s AGM can be seen here.

There will be a 2 hour water outage this afternoon (Tues Feb 6) for connections from Smelter Ave, including Blewett and Gracemere.

This outage is necessary for the lower Blewett line replacement. Please contact the office if you need more information 604-486-7305.

Van Anda Improvement District has issued a WATER QUALITY ADVISORY

The Environmental Health Officer has recommended a water quality advisory for within the Van Anda Improvement District. This is not a Boil Water Notice.

Those with health concerns may wish to follow the guidelines of the Boil Water Notice, which state that water should be boiled for two minutes prior to consumption.

All residents are requested to notify their immediate neighbours who may be unaware of the water quality advisory, especially those with health concerns.

Any questions may be directed to the Administrator at contact@vananda-id.ca or phone 604-486-7035

Date of Advisory: January 23, 2024