Welcome to Greater Vernon Water

Greater Vernon Water is a water utility serving a portion of the North Okanagan region of British Columbia. The City of Vernon, District of Coldstream and the North Okanagan Water Authority pooled their resources at the beginning of 2003 to bring the region a safer and more efficient water utility.

Operating under the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee, Greater Vernon Water oversees the supply and distribution of water to domestic, commercial, industrial, institutional and agricultural customers in the designated service area.

Primary Goal

To ensure an economical supply and distribution of a sufficient quantity and quality of water in the interests of both agricultural and non-agricultural users in the Greater Vernon Community.

Mandate

To act as the water purveyor for all customers within the former service areas of the City of Vernon, District of Coldstream and North Okanagan Water Authority utilities.

AGRICULTURAL WATER TURN-OFF

Irrigation Turn-Off: The Regional District of North Okanagan-Greater Vernon Water Utility, reminds our Agricultural customers that irrigation turn-offs will start on Wednesday, September 15, 2010. For those Agricultural customers requesting a late turn-off, there is a charge of $53.96 per hectare per month or part to a maximum of $300. An application for late turn-off for stock or spray watering must be completed and can be found on our website or picked up at our offi ce. Requests for a late turn-off received after September 15, will be subject to a turn off fee of $25.00.

If you have any further questions, please contact our office at 250-550-3700

MEDIA RELEASE - June 25, 2010

STAGE 1 WATER RESTRICTIONS

COLDSTREAM, BC – The Regional District of North Okanagan - Greater Vernon Water (RDNO–GVW) announces immediate Stage One Water Restrictions for all customers on the RDNO-GVW system.

Recent precipitation has significantly increased the flow of water into the utility’s upland reservoirs, Kalamalka Lake and Okanagan Lake. Therefore, the Stage 2 restrictions have been relaxed to Stage 1 effective immediately.

WATER QUALITY UPDATE

_________________________________________________________________August 20, 2010
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF WATER SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS OF CENTRAL COLDSTREAM

Due to the cooling weather trend there has been a slowdown in the demand to the water system. As a result, staff at the Regional District of North Okanagan are directing water system operators to alter system operation in central Coldstream.

System changes will slow the fl ow of Duteau water into central Coldstream,and will allow Kalamalka Lake water to reach areas further east. The above procedure is the reverse of the one that had to be implemented earlier this year when demands to the water system were increasing. Customers on Kalamalka Road located west of Aberdeen Road, and customers located west of McClounie Road, in the neighborhood of Tassie Drive, Cactus Drive, etc., may see changes to water quality on a daily basis for the next few weeks as demands change.

This changeover will take place on or about August 25, 2010. During the shoulder season when water demands are variable the boundary between the various water sources will be constantly changing and customers will experience different water sources from time to time. For more information, please visit our website at www.rdno.ca or contact our offi ce at 250-550-3700.b>.

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July 8, 2010
WATER CHANGE IN THE WEST COLDSTREAM AREA

Due to recent warm weather, water demands have increased significantly. Areas in the West Coldstream area that were temporarily switched to the East Kalamalka Lake intake water source from Antwerp Springs are now on Duteau Creek source. The Duteau Creek and East Kalamalka Lake are both currently rated as “FAIR” therefore a “Water Quality Advisory” is in effect as directed by the Interior Health Authority. The water quality of Duteau Creek is described as colored, very soft and low alkalinity..

The changeover took place on Thursday, July 08, 2010 and customers will remain on the Duteau water system.

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July 7, 2010
WATER CHANGE IN MIDDLETON MOUNTAIN AREA

The Regional District of North Okanagan – Greater Vernon Water (RDNO-GVW) advises that due to recent warm weather, water demands have increased significantly. Areas in the Middleton Mountain area that were temporarily switched to the Kalamalka Lake water source last fall are being returned to the Duteau Creek source which they normally received in the past. The Duteau Creek Water Quality is currently rated as “FAIR” therefore a “Water Quality Advisory” is in effect as directed by the Interior Health Authority. .

The changeover took place on Wednesday, July 07, 2010 and will remain on the Duteau water system.

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If you have any questions, please contact Greater Vernon Water at 250-550-3700.

Residential customers are permitted to water their lawn and gardens on odd or even, alternating days based on their house address. Automatic (timer) sprinklers can water between 12 midnight to 6 am. Manual sprinklers can water between the hours of 6am and 10am and 7pm and 12 midnight. Gated communities, stratas and mobile home parks should water based on the unit number if they are on a separate sprinkler system.

PLEASE NOTE:

Watering with watering cans, hand held hose with a spring loaded shut off nozzle, or drip / microjet irrigation systems is allowed any day between the hours of 6 am to 10 am and 7 pm to 12 midnight.

Installing new high water use landscaping is discouraged and should be avoided during the hottest months to ensure survival of plants. However, owners of new landscaping can make application for an exemption.

Cleaning driveways, sidewalks, or other impermeable outdoor surfaces is permitted only with a hose equipped with a spring loaded nozzle.

Private pressure washing is permitted if done conservatively.

Vehicle (cars, boats, etc.) washing should be done with a bucket and cloth/sponge. Rinsing is permitted with a hose equipped with a spring loaded nozzle.

Agricultural users are permitted a maximum water use of 5500 cubic metres per hectare from April 15 - Sept 15.

Commercial, Industrial, Institutional and Recreational users are encouraged to minimize water use as per restrictions determined by classification.

RDNO–GVW thanks its many customers for their co-operation and reminds customers that by reducing consumption, increased restrictions may not be necessary.

Note these restrictions do not apply to areas irrigated by the City of Vernon Reclaimed Water System, including the DND Playing Fields and Marshall Fields.

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