May 2023

Annual Open Burning Ban in effect from May 15 until October 15. More information can be found online at vananda-id.ca/fire-restrictions/

Leak Detection on Private Property Water loss through leaks is still a significant issue in Van Anda. Water operators Austin Rycroft and Michael Smith will be checking for leaks on private property during the next few months. The process takes just a few minutes and requires only that you turn off water using devices for the short duration of the test. They will speak with you before proceeding with testing and can arrange for another time that is more convenient if necessary.

Water Conservation – Stage 1 started as usual on April 1. Stage 2 begins May 15.

In all stages,

• Water hoses must be equipped with a handheld automatic shut off nozzle.
• Hand watering is to be done by a handheld container or a handheld hose equipped with an automatic shut-off nozzle.
• 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.

STAGE 1 water conservation April 1 – May 15

• Watering lawns with sprinkler: maximum one hour, at any time of day, one day a week.
• Hand watering and sprinklers to water trees, shrubs, flowers, and vegetables: maximum of one hour, at any time, on any day.
• Washing vehicle or boat: only between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm
• Adding water to a swimming pool, hot tub, garden pond or fountain: only between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm.

STAGE 2 water conservation begins May 15

The full chart of water restrictions can be accessed at vananda-id.ca/water-conservation-bylaw/

If you have any questions or comments about these or any other matters, please email contact@vananda-id.ca or phone 604-486-7035.  Consider attending VAID’s regular board meetings – everyone is always welcome. Meetings for the remainder of 2023 are on Wednesdays at 1.30 on May 17, Jun 14, Jul 12, Aug 16, Sep 13, Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 13 and are held upstairs at the Firehall.