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Annual Water Main Flushing
Annual Water Main flushing is scheduled for the month of May in the City of Vernon, District of Coldstream and Electoral Areas B & C. Flushing signs will be posted in your area when crews are working. Flushing removes accumulated sand and silt from the water mains and is a process used to improve water quality for public health. When crews are flushing in your area you may notice a reduction in water pressure, additional sediment or discoloration of the water. During this time, you may choose to boil or not drink the water. Checking your water before doing laundry is strongly advised. Please be considerate of crews working and drive carefully in work areas. For daily updates, please check News > Announcements or contact RDNO - Greater Vernon Water Utility at 250-550-3700.
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RDNO-GVW Snapshot
- 620 km of Pipe Lines
- 42 Pump Stations
- 67 Water Licenses
- 83 Pressure Reducing Stations
Did you know?
RDNO-GVW delivers an average of 24 billion litres of water to customers each year, of which 55% is used by agriculture.
Learn about our history:
From Rain to Resource
Visit the Okanagan Basin Water Board website for information about managing stormwater in a changing climate.
The Regional District of North Okanagan - Greater Vernon Water (RDNO-GVW) supplies and delivers water to customers in the City of Vernon, the District of Coldstream, and Electoral Areas “B” and “C”. The utility also supplies bulk water to Spallumcheen, and irrigation water to customers in Electoral Area “D”.
RDNO-GVW is committed to protecting public, environmental, and economic health through a comprehensive “source-to-tap” approach. Read more about Water Quality.
Check Notifications to find the turbidity index and alert level for your water source.
Background
RDNO - GVW took responsibility for the supply and distribution of domestic and agricultural water within the Greater Vernon Water service area of the Regional District after the 2003 amalgamation of the water utilities of the City of Vernon, the District of Coldstream and the North Okanagan Water Authority, formerly known as VID, or Vernon Irrigation District.
Master Water Plan
The Master Water Plan was amended in 2004 to ensure that our community’s present and future water quality and water supply needs, as well as critical health protection goals, are met in an efficient and financially sustainable manner. A key feature of the plan is the separation of irrigation and domestic water systems.
The start of operations at the Duteau Creek Water Treatment Plant marks a significant step towards realizing the domestic water quality improvements envisioned by the Master Water Plan.
Bylaws
- Vernon Irrigation Bylaw 305 and amendments thereto
- Rates – Bylaw No. 2527, 2012
- Restrictions – Bylaw No. 2248, 2010
- Standards – Bylaw No. 2063, 2005
- Metering – Bylaw No. 2155, 2006
- Development Cost Charges – Bylaw No. 1983, 2004
- Regional Water Supply and Water Distribution Services – Bylaw No. 1764, 2002
- Land Development that Connects to the Greater Vernon Water Utility – Bylaw No. 2076, 2005
- Regulate Cross Connections to the Greater Vernon Water Utility – Bylaw No. 2106, 2005
Please direct enquiries to:
Phone: 250-550-3700
Fax: 250-550-3701
E-mail: engineering@rdno.ca