[…]unpaid for one year from the due date, the service may be disconnected. Water Restriction Non-Compliance Where use of water during watering restrictions falls outside of watering regulations, which have been publicly posted or circulated through the local newsletter or Improvement District’s website, the District has the right to request compliance with posted water conservation regulation. If parcel holder fails to comply, a meter may be installed at parcel holder’s expense and additional fees for water consumption over and above the metered base rate may […]
[…]Development Resources Planning to develop your property? Download this: https://www.qathet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20200908_Development-Brochure_final.pdf Land Use Bylaws for Texada Island: – Texada Island Official Community Plan, Bylaw No. 395, 2005 – Texada Island Zoning Bylaw No. 99, 1982 – Texada Island Community Watershed Protection Bylaw No. 237, 1993 Land Use Bylaws and Application […]
[…]pressures on disinfection (chlorine), wear and tear on the system, and staffing requirements to monitor and maintain operations. Water wasted = money wasted A report by Kerr Wood Leidel completed in 2018 identifies targets and opportunities for sustainable water use in the GBID service area. Read the report: GBID Water Conservation Plan Click on the following resources for more information about what you can do to save water: Water Use Calculator – how much water are you really using? Living Water Smart -Brochure from BC Provincial Government Living Water Smart -Book Capital Regional District (Victoria) has many resources including Drought Tolerant Gardens Landscape Watering Guide – although published in Arizona, this guide provides excellent information on the needs of a variety of plants. Conservation Brochure from Land and Water BC Water Waste – The real cost! (brochure from CRD) BC Climate Action Toolkit has a couple of pages on water conservation Waterbucket website has lots of news about water sustainability in […]
The 2020 Parcel Tax and Water Tolls invoices will go out in early January. Tax and Water Toll payments are due by March […]
[…] 114 property owners voted and the results were 77 to 36 in favour of terminating the program and one spoilt vote. Refunds will be issued to property owners who have already paid for their meter. Thank you to everyone who came out to the […]
[…]17, 2024 at 4:30 pm. All of our meetings are open to the public. If you would like an issue put on the agenda for the Trustees contact the office at 604 223-7757. Unable to attend our Board of Trustees meetings? Follow the link below to view previous meeting minutes. Minutes from previous […]
[…]to defend your home. FireSmart-Guide-to-Landscaping https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/wildfire-facts-and-safety/ Ventilation Index The daily Smoke Control Forecast contains predictions of the Ventilation Index, a measure of atmospheric turbulence and low level winds, for 25 B.C. locations. The burning of woody debris outdoors is only permitted when the forecast Ventilation Index is sufficient to disperse smoke. Access the Venting Index Forecast Interactive Map Forest Fires Learn about forest fires at Wildfire Management BC Emergency Information Powell River Regional District has a page on Emergency Information, including being prepared for emergencies, as well as what to do during an emergency situation. Emergency Preparedness Lots of good articles on the BC Provincial Govt page Prepared BC, British Columbia’s one-stop shop for disaster readiness […]
[…]District Fire Services Review by MJ (Jack) Blair Services is available […]
[…]to the shut-off valve (usually at your property line). We own the shut-off valve. The responsibility for a leak on private residential property can be determined by turning off the water at the shut-off valve. If the leak stops, repairing the leak is your responsibility. We do not trace private sewer or water pipes on public or private property. Unlike other utilities, we do not own these pipes. They have been installed by private contractors. If there is a leak in your water pipe…. You are responsible for: arranging for a licensed professional to make any necessary repairs paying for the repairs Your contractor will be responsible for: obtaining the necessary permits getting clearances from utility companies (e.g. BC Hydro) repairing the leak arranging for us to inspect the repair and turn the water back on We are responsible for: turning off the water so that the repair can be made inspecting the repair and then turning the water back on We will turn off the water if the leak becomes a risk to: the water supply system public safety private or public property While your water is off during the repair, we recommend that you: keep your taps closed […]
This report by Kerr Wood Leidel completed in 2018 identifies targets and opportunities for sustainable water use in the GBID service area. Read report GBID Water Conservation […]