Greater Vernon Water → Water Sources
Water Sources
The Regional District of North Okanagan - Greater Vernon Water (RDNO-GVW) delivers an average of 24 billion litres of water through a maze of 620km of pipelines powered by 42 pump stations to more than 45,000 customers every year.
Our water system is very complex, so you may not always know your drinking water source.
- Go to the Water Source Map to find your water source
- Check Notifications to find the turbidity index and alert level for your water source
The Duteau Creek Water Treatment Plant provides about 60% of the utility’s annual water supply, with Kalamalka Lake supplying 40%. About 55% of the water is used for agriculture.
Kalamalka Lake
- 2011 Comprehensive Drinking Water Analysis for North Intake (4.5MB)
- 2010 Comprehensive Drinking Water Analysis for North Intake (20Kb)
Duteau Creek
Okanagan Lake
- Okanagan Lake is the water source for The Outback and Delcliffe utilities.
Other Sources:
During the irrigation season from May to September, water use increases dramatically and other sources may be required.
- Deer Creek - 2010 Comprehensive Drinking Water Analysis (20Kb)
- Goose Lake - 2010 Comprehensive Drinking Water Analysis (20Kb)
- Coldstream Ranch Wells - 2010 Comprehensive Drinking Water Analysis (20Kb)
Please direct enquiries to:
Phone: 250-550-3700
Fax: 250-550-3701
E-mail: engineering@rdno.ca