The BCOB Water System is owned and operated by the CVRD. It consists of three 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 is constantly working to assess the capacity of existing infrastructure and identify necessary capital improvements where possible.
Black Creek-Oyster Bay Water Master Plan
Water Development Cost Charges
Water Development Cost Charges (DCC) are increasing in the Black Creek-Oyster Bay Water Local Service Area.
- What are DCCs?
- DCCs are used to fund capital projects related to growth and are used to ensure expansions or upgrades required to the water system are paid for by the development and not existing users.
- The new proposed DCC rates are based on updated growth projections, required projects, and costs to service the new growth highlighted in the recently completed Black Creek-Oyster Bay Water Master Plan.
- The DCCs have not increased since 2010 and have not factored in updated growth projections.
- These rates only apply to new construction builds and are not taken from existing users.
Staff Report - Water DCC Recommendations
BCOB Water Facilities
- Reservoirs: Macaulay Road and Kelland Road reservoirs
- Pump Stations: Black Creek pump station supplies water to fill the Kelland Road reservoir
- Treatment Facility: Utilizes chlorine and ultraviolet light and is located near the source in Oyster River Nature Park
Map of Black Creek – Oyster Bay Water Local Service Area
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