October 2024 Newsletter
Hello Texada! Here are some notes on recent events:
LEAK REPAIRS: More repairs have been completed and still more leaks are popping up. Please continue to report leaks – thank you to those who have done so – we need your help!
WATER RESTRICTIONS now at STAGE 2: This change from Stage 3 decreases restrictions so you can now wash vehicles, boats, and outside surfaces. Limited lawn watering and pool filling is also allowed. Stage 2 will end Oct 15. More detail at Water Conservation Bylaw and Water Restrictions
We have listened to resident’s requests and simplified the Water Conservation Bylaw. The new one will be in effect for 2025. Thanks for your input and thanks to all who are reducing their water usage.
BOIL WATER NOTICE: Another Boil Water Notice was called Sep 7 after two samples from Van Anda (not the same location as last time) showed very low levels of Coliform bacteria. Vancouver Coastal Health requires 2 subsequent sets of samples that pass the off-site VCH testing before we can lift the Boil Water Notice. This is why the Notice stays in effect for at least 2 weeks even if the problem has been resolved. Once the Notice is lifted, we will return to a Water Quality Advisory until the media replacement in the Ion Exchange units is complete. More information on Notices and Advisories at Water Quality Notices
TEXT NOTIFICATION for WATER EMERGENCIES: We are setting a system for notification by text, to quickly inform the public on water outages and water quality issues. If you or anyone you know would like to be texted about water emergencies, please let us know. We have very few replies so far!
EVENING MEETING? Please let us know if you would attend and evening meeting or information session. (No responses yet regarding this.)
NEXT MEETING: The next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday Oct 16th 1:30pm
FIREFIGHTERS STILL NEEDED! No experience necessary. Training, gear, and accident insurance coverage provided. Contact Fire Chief Mark Robert 604-414-9662 or firechief@vananda.ca
CONTACT INFO: Please let us know your concerns! contact@vananda-id.ca – 604-486-7035
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WATER EMERGENCY: Water Operator Marianne Segers 1-604-315-1363