Water restrictions for properties connected to the Comox Valley Water System, and properties in the Black Creek-Oyster Bay, Union Bay, and Graham Lake Water Local Service Areas were lifted today, Friday, November 6. Recent wet weather has saturated the watersheds, and creek and river flows have increased significantly; reservoirs are beginning to fill to the point where water restrictions are no longer effective or required. Properties in the Royston Water Local Service Area are anticipated to have water restrictions removed next week following notification from the Village of Cumberland.
"We are incredibly grateful to everyone in the Comox Valley for their dedication to water conservation during this challenging, dry year," says Kris La Rose, General Manager of Engineering Services. "Thanks to your efforts and the recent return of wet weather, we can lift water restrictions while continuing to safeguard our water resources. Your commitment makes a real difference in ensuring a resilient future for our communities."
To keep up-to-date with the local area water restrictions, visit comoxvalleyrd.ca/restrictions.
Comox Valley Water System
The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) works closely with BC Hydro for water use and supply in the Comox Valley Water System. Water stored in Comox Lake is licensed and used by BC Hydro for electricity generation and to maintain minimum flows for fish in the Puntledge River; and by Fisheries and Oceans Canada for hatcheries and other habitat projects. While Comox Lake is still lower than usual for this time of year, increased inflow into the Comox Lake reservoir from the watershed’s rivers and creeks has prompted BC Hydro to increase Puntledge River flows, allowing the CVRD to lift all water restrictions.
The Comox Valley Water System restrictions and regulations apply to residents living in the Town of Comox, the City of Courtenay, and the Comox Valley local service area.
Water systems in the CVRD
The CVRD manages five water systems in the Comox Valley. Each system operates differently based on a number of factors including infrastructure, water supply/storage, treatment, and water source. Learn more about each water system at comoxvalleyrd.ca/watersystems
About the CVRD
The Comox Valley Regional District is a partnership of three electoral areas and three municipalities operating on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of the land. The members of the regional district work collaboratively on providing sustainable services for the benefit of the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.
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Media contact:
Kris La Rose
General Manager of Engineering Services
250-334-6083