| Water Local Service Area | Water Restrictions |
|---|---|
Comox Valley Water System City of Courtenay | Stage 1 (effective May 1st) |
Royston Water Local Service Area | Stage 1 (effective May 1st) |
Denman Island Water Local Service Area | No Water Restrictions |
Black Creek-Oyster Bay Water Local Service Area Map of Service Area | Stage 1 (effective May 1st) |
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The Comox Valley Water System serves approximately 45,000 people. Water from Comox Lake is currently drawn from the Puntledge River, and flows through a network of reservoirs, pumping stations and transmission mains or pipes. In 2018, the CVRD Board approved the merger of six local services areas connected to this distribution system: More information.
The Comox Valley Regional District manages the Royston water system, which provides water to approximately 2,000 residents and is connected to the Village of Cumberland’s water distribution system. Water in the system is sourced from five lakes located in the Cumberland Creek and Perseverance Creek sub-watersheds, as well as a ground source at Coal Creek Historic Park.
The Denman Island water system is sourced from Graham Lake and provides water access to residents and businesses on Denman Island. The Denman Island water system consists of two wells, a small reservoir, a booster pump and a watermain.
The Black Creek – Oyster Bay water system (BCOB) is owned and operated by the Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD). It consists of two groundwater wells, one river infiltration gallery, two reservoirs, one pump station and a treatment facility that provides water to approximately 2,200 area residents.
The CVRD has been working to assess the capacity of existing infrastructure and identify necessary capital improvements. The CVRD is also investigating alternative water sources in the hopes of improving the capacity of the system.