Water

High turbidity in water supply remains an issue in Whiskey Creek

Regional District of Nanaimo trucking in water as required

 

Regional District of Nanaimo plans 2 per cent hike in water rates

Increase will help pay for maintenance and uprades to water systems

 

B.C. paramedics urge caution as summer drowning incidents on the rise in 2020

On average, 67 per cent of B.C.’s water-related deaths occur during June, July and August

 

With 18 drowning deaths in B.C this year, advocates urge caution during summer

The age group with the highest risk of drowning are young adults, mostly males between 20-34 according to Lifesaving Society

Regional District of Nanaimo to update water conservation plans

Variety of PQB communities included in service areas

Petition underway to get RDN to improve Sandpiper water quality

Campaign urges regional district to make issue a priority

Nanoose Library wants to be part of community water supply

RDN to amend bylaws to make request possible

Parksville, RDN moves to Stage 2 watering restrictions as of April 1

‘Snowpack accumulation has been below average’

  • Mar 30, 2020

Province calls on Islanders to conserve water immediately

Some streams approaching critical levels, threatening salmon and fish