Newsletter Sep 2025

Newsletter Sep 2025

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METER PROJECT UPDATES

Requests For Proposals (RFPs) were posted on our website and BC Bid at the beginning of August. The mandatory site visit was held Aug 19 for contractors considering the Site Works RFP – installation of meter setters. Closing date is Aug 29 with evaluations completed by Sep 10 and awards/notice to proceed on Sep 15.

All but 20 of the existing 234 connections have been found after much searching by the Water Operators. The locations have been recorded using a map app and include details and pictures.

Next phase involves purchasing the standard parts to supply the contractor who is awarded the Site Work part of the project (concrete meter pit boxes and lids, meter setters, standard compression fittings, and municipal pipe) for the 148 connections that do not have meter setters already installed. It has been standard practice for VAID to install meter setters in new connections for at least 20 years.

WELCOME BERNARDO

Bernardo Reyes has been working as a Water Operator for VAID on a casual basis since April. In August, his position became permanent part time. Glad to have you on the team!

EMERGENCIES CALL 9-1-1

911 can put the call through to Wildfire if needed.

Fire size can double in minutes – call immediately!

COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION OF EMERGENCIES

Did you know that you can receive automatic notification of emergency situations via phone, email, or text message? qathet Regional District’s Community Notification System is designed to spread important messages for events closer to home than those handled by the Provincial and Federal system Alert Ready. Sign up at qathet.ca/services/emergency-services/emergency-preparedness/

FIREFIGHTERS ALWAYS NEEDED!

Contact Fire Chief Mark Robert phone 604-414-9662 or email firechief@vananda.ca

NEXT MEETING

The next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday Sep 17 at 1:30pm, upstairs at the Firehall.

CONTACT INFO

Questions? Concerns? Feedback? contact@vananda-id.ca – 604-486-7035

WATER EMERGENCY: 1-672-882-9901

Water Quality Advisory – High Chlorine Levels

Water Quality Advisory – High Chlorine Levels

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An issue with the chlorine system has caused too much chlorine to be added to the water. Maximum recommended levels are 4 parts per million (ppm); this mornings measurement at the tank was 7.8 ppm. Usual level is around 3 ppm.

The quickest way to remove chlorine from water is by boiling for 15 mins. Alternatively, leaving the water in a pot or other container with wide opening for at least 24 hours will remove the chlorine by evaporation.

Please share this with others, especially to those with pre-existing health conditions.

We have a new chlorine analyzer but are still experiencing fluctuations in chlorine levels and are working with a technician and the manufacturer to resolve this.

Wall St water outage Friday Aug 15

Wall St water outage Friday Aug 15

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Hours scheduled for the outage are 9.45 am to 3.30 pm.

The outage will affect residences after the Wall St pumphouse, where system upgrades are underway. Work being done includes installation of new pressure tanks and piping.

Affected residents will be texted, phoned and/or emailed, or visited by a Trustee if we do not have contact info.

We recommend turning off power to your hot water tank during the outage. If you have a water leak, the hot water tank may drain and potentially damage the tank.

Requests for Proposals – Meter Pilot Project

Requests for Proposals – Meter Pilot Project

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Overview

In May 2025, the Van Anda Improvement District (VAID) received funding from the Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure for the BC Water Meter Pilot Project. The initiative includes 233 connections, comprising new water meter installations, the replacement of existing meters, and the deployment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) utilizing cellular network AMI endpoints.

The objective of the Pilot Project is to increase the rate of water metering in smaller British  Columbia communities, with a specific emphasis on the single-family residential sector.  Participating communities are expected to collect water consumption data and actively engage in a related research initiative and a collaborative community of practice. The intent is for participating communities to become partners in supporting the provincial government in achieving the pilot project’s overarching goals.

Requests for Proposals

  • RFP 2025-01 Site Works – install Meter Setters
  • RFP 2025-02 Meters and Software – supply Water Meters & Advanced Metering Infrastructure
  • RFP 2025-03 Fenced Enclosure
  • RFP 2025-04 Aggregate Bins

Schedule

RFP IssuedTuesday, Aug 5
Deadline for QuestionsFriday, August 15
Mandatory Site Visit (RFP 1 Site Works only)Tuesday, August 19
Closing Date for Submission of ProposalsFriday, August 29
Evaluations CompletedWednesday, Sept 10
Award and Notice to ProceedMonday, Sept 15
Project Completion DateVaries by RFP

RFPs notices will be published in the Powell River Peak and on BC Bid.

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