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Februrary 23, 2023 - The Township of Spallumcheen is very pleased to have entered into an agreement with the City of Armstrong for delivery of bulk water. Negotiations in this water dispute have been going on for many years, prior to the Water Districts dissolving to the Township.
Now that this agreement is in place, it will allow for the long-term stability for the provision of water to the water local area services operated by the Township. Mayor Fraser advises, “We are happy that this agreement is now in place and is very fair for everyone involved."
Full Press Release available here.
February 14, 2023 - The Township of Spallumcheen and the City of Armstrong are pleased to announce they have reached an amicable resolution to the water fee dispute, which existed for many years between the municipalities, through the creation and signing of a Settlement Agreement.
Full press release available here.
Water utilities have transitioned through many different materials used for water conveyance pipes over many, many years. One material, used for a brief period in Canada during the 1940’s through to the 1970’s, was cement containing asbestos. This asbestos-cement (A-C) pipe is no longer installed and has not been installed in municipal water systems for over 50 years.
While there is no consistent, convincing evidence that asbestos in water is a threat to the water consumers in our communities, Canadian water utilities are committed to the safe handling of these materials and the practical removal of asbestos-cement pipe at every opportunity.
Full discussion paper from the Canadian Water and Wastewater Association available here.
The Township originally had 17 water districts operating independently. Township Council had the vision to provide a safe, reliable and secure supply of potable water through a well-managed delivery of water service. As of January 1, 2023 the Township now manages 10 Water Local Area Services.
Where we started
Where we are now
For more information about individual Water Local Area Services, visit the individual pages linked below:
The Township of Spallumcheen Water Regulation and Conservation Bylaw 2086, 2022 sets out the guidelines for our the water local area services are operated.
$3.3 Million awarded for Investing in Canada Infrastructure Grant Funding
Water improvement planning is in the design phase and includes:
$5.8 Million applied for under the next intake for Investing in Canada Infrastructure Grant Funding
Water improvement planning continues with the grant application submitted in early 2022 and will include:
$231,478 awarded for Canada Community Building Fund
This funding supports the Township Water Systems Asset Management Plan which includes:
During the past few years the Okanagan has experienced record breaking heat waves, early starts to the wildfire season and ongoing droughts through the summer months. The Township is taking steps to make sure we are doing our part to protect water in our region.
Below is a list of some of the things that the Township does to help conserve water:
Additional information about Water Conservation can be found on our Water Conservation Page.
For those residents residing in one of the independently owned water districts (Canyon, Grandview, Laird, Meighan Creek, Mountainview, Otter Lake, and Steele Springs) you should address questions and concerns related to your water service directly to the water districts. For your convenience contact information can be found below.
Water District Contact Information