Due to BC Hydro’s fall maintenance on the Puntledge River generating station, the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) water system will be supplying water to consumers via standby pumping stations from Tuesday, September 16 at 9 a.m. until Thursday, September 25 at 4:00 p.m., which will require entering into stage three water restrictions.
The stage three restrictions are necessary to maintain enough water in the system during this time for household and fire fighting needs. Residents are asked to use water only when completely necessary.
During stage three the following activities are prohibited:
- Watering lawns (with manual or automatic sprinklers) or pressure washing driveways or boulevards at any time
- Filling or adding water to a hot tub or garden pond at any time
- Washing a vehicle or a boat at any time (other than in a commercial car wash or car dealership)
Who this applies to:
This stage three water restriction applies to everyone living in the Town of Comox, the City of Courtenay and the Arden, Comox Valley, England Road, Marsden/Camco, and Greaves Crescent water local service areas.
All of these areas are served by the Comox Valley water system.
Water Quality & Supply
Health regulations require that consumer and business users be aware that the water might be turbid (cloudy) if heavy rains occur.
There may be slight discolouration of the water during and after this period.
Engine Noise near the Puntledge River
Residents living near the pump station can expect some noise from the engines while water is being pumped from the river.
We apologize to residents who may be affected.
For more information on the current restrictions including the three stage bylaw, visit www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/restrictions.
-Contributed by Comox Valley Regional District
