September 2026
Alone, we can do so little, together we can do so much – Helen Keller
RESIDENTS TO THANK FOR MAINTAINING STAGE 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS
Water restrictions continue to remain at Stage 2 while many other areas on Vancouver Island have moved to Stage 3. Some cooler weather in July helped, however the biggest factor is that our community is using significantly less water than previous years. Thank you to everyone for conserving our water and helping to protect our aquifers. For tips on how to conserve water, visit Water Conservation Tips . If you are interested in doing more to protect water in our region, visit the Fanny Bay Groundwater Collective website at Save Our Ground Water
In last month’s article we asked homeowners with timed irrigation to adjust their schedules to avoid the 5:00am hour because we were seeing a surge on our wells at that time. We are pleased to say that we have seen a significant change this past month. THANK YOU! Reducing surges on the wells helps the overall operation, maintenance and longevity of the water system.
Thank you to all residents for their patience during the recent Boil Water Advisory. Due to the malfunction of a part in the water system, water pressure changed significantly which affects chlorine levels. According to Island Health regulations, we are required to to put a Boil Water Advisory in place in this situation. Thank you to our water operators for their diligence and making the necessary repairs.
TOTAL FIRE BAN REMAINS IN PLACE
As wildfires continue to burn across British Columbia and some closer to home on Vancouver Island, fire safety and prevention is in the forefront of our minds. There are several things you can do to prepare in case of a wildfire in our area.
- The SPID website has a new fire safety and prevention page filled with ways to help you protect your home and your loved ones. Fire Safety and Prevention
- W.A.S.P wildfire protection kits for your home are available to purchase for $200 (including tax) at the fire hall. Visit SPVFA on the SPID website for more information or email spvfirefightersassociation@gmail.com .
- Sign up for alerts on the SPID website. Alerts are only issued to communicate information about water and fire safety and restrictions such as the recent Boil Water Advisory.
