Hello Texada! Here are some notes on recent events:

METER PROJECT UPDATES

Requests For Proposals (RFPs) are scheduled to open at the beginning of August. They will be published on BCBid, in the PR Peak, and on our website. There are 4 RFPs – Site Works (installing about 165 new meter pits with setters – about 67 connections already have meter setters in pits), Meter and Software supply, and 2 smaller RFPs for handling storage of project materials.

Most water connections have been located. Sites that need extra work have been identified and plans created for dealing with these. 

A webpage of Frequently Asked Questions has been added to our site – see vananda-id.ca/meter-faq/

WATER USE – SEASONAL INCREASE

On June 30, we had the usual annual leap in water use. In previous years we have had to bypass the treatment plant to keep up with demand around this date. Bypass was not needed this year as water use was still lower after major leaks repairs in March.

We see this large increase every year during the long weekend at the end of June. Is it because of summer residents arriving and doing major cleans or setting up a water feature? Or perhaps swimming pools being filled? (Please fill pools gradually over several days.) The extremely high use does go down a bit after a couple of days.

SEASONAL WATER RESTRICTIONS

Stage 2 began on July 1.

Briefly, Stage 2 restricts lawn watering to one hour per week and washing of outside surfaces to specific situations. Watering of gardens is not allowed during the heat of the day. Full details and a chart can be seen at vananda-id.ca/water-restrictions/

NEXT MEETING

The next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday Aug 13 at 1:30pm, upstairs at the Firehall.

CONTACT INFO

Questions or concerns? contact@vananda-id.ca – 604-486-7035

FIREFIGHTERS ALWAYS NEEDED!

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

WATER EMERGENCY: 1-672-882-9901

Hello Texada!; Here are some notes on recent events:

METER PILOT PROJECT UPDATES

We are about to go to tender after having made good progress finding connections. Overall attitude in the community is positive for this opportunity to move to universal metering. Thank you all for your cooperation and for keeping dogs inside as our operators are out and around. We welcome all questions and comments, and as always, everyone is welcome to attend monthly Board meetings. Many questions have been answered about the project on our website and questions/comments can be submitted from these pages.

CONTACT INFO

Please let us know your concerns! contact@vananda-id.ca – 604-486-7035

WEBSITE UPDATES

There is a lot of information on our website and not just about the Metering Project. You can see informational minutes from meetings, water testing results, water and fire restriction information, water conservation ideas, water production data, Priest Lake use & regulations, reports and studies, bylaws and policies, new owner information, waterline installation standards, and so much more! Our aim is to be completely transparent – we work for you.

WATER EMERGENCY CONTACT

There is a new phone number to call. Your call will be forwarded to the Water Operator who is on call for emergencies. The new number is  1-672-882-9901

WILDFIRE

Many wildfires in BC are human caused. VAID’s Fire Restrictions webpage also shows Coastal Fire Bans and has a map with Fire Danger Rating for BC. vananda-id.ca/fire-restrictions/

SEASONAL WATER RESTRICTIONS

Stage 2 begins on July 1.

Briefly, Stage 2 restricts lawn watering to one hour a day once per week and washing of outside surfaces to specific situations. If Stage 3 is called, there is no lawn watering, pool filling, or washing of vehicles, boats, or outside surfaces.

Full detail of restrictions and a chart can be seen at vananda-id.ca/water-restrictions/

NEXT MEETING

The next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday July 16 at 1:30pm, upstairs at the Firehall.

FIREFIGHTERS ALWAYS NEEDED!

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

WATER EMERGENCY: 1-672-882-9901