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Greater Vernon Water
- Over 650 km of Pipe Lines
- 57 Pump Stations
- 83 Water Licenses
- 117 Pressure Reducing Stations
Did you know?
Greater Vernon Water delivers an average of 24 billion litres of water to customers each year, of which 55% is used by agriculture.
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News: Greater Vernon Water customers within Electoral Areas B, C, and D, billing will be delayed by 30 days for each of the next two quarterly billing periods. Instead of sending bills in mid-April, bills will be sent in mid-May. And, the following billing period will also change from issuance in mid-July to mid-August. The Board gave permission for the City of Vernon and District of Coldstream to determine their own strategies for potential relief. Greater Vernon Water customers within these two municipalities should contact their municipality for information specific to them.
The Regional District of North Okanagan - Greater Vernon Water (GVW) supplies water to customers in the City of Vernon, the District of Coldstream, and Electoral Areas “B” and “C”. GVW also supplies water to customers in Electoral Area “D” and bulk water to the Township of Spallumcheen.
GVW's primary goal is to ensure the economical supply and distribution of a sufficient quantity and quality of water in the interests of both agricultural and non-agricultural users in the Greater Vernon Community. GVW is committed to protecting public, environmental, and economic health through a comprehensive “source-to-tap” approach.
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Master Water Plan
The purpose of the GVW Master Water Plan is to provide direction for infrastructure management to ensure that our community’s present and future water quality and water supply needs are met in an efficient and financially sustainable manner.
Forms
Visit the Forms page for commonly requested GVW forms. Printed copies of GVW forms are also available at the RDNO Office located at 9848 Aberdeen Road, Coldstream, BC.
Billing
Water rates are set by the RDNO Board of Directors. However, customers will receive their water bills via their local municipality or Electoral Area.
Bylaws
- Greater Vernon Water Use and Regulation – Bylaw No. 2545, 2014
- Cross Connection Control Regulation – Bylaw No. 2651, 2014
- Ticket Information Authorization – Bylaw No. 1148, 1993
- Greater Vernon Water Rates Imposition Bylaw No. 2864, 2020
- Greater Vernon Water Metering – Bylaw No. 2731, 2019
- Development Cost Charges – Bylaw No. 1983, 2004
- Greater Vernon Water Subdivision and Development Servicing – Bylaw No. 2650, 2013
- Greater Vernon Water Subdivision and Development Servicing Application Procedures and Administrative Fees - Bylaw No. 2658, 2015
- Greater Vernon Regional Water Supply Local Service Establishment - Bylaw No. 1262, 1994
Greater Vernon Water Development Variance Permit Application
Greater Vernon Water Annual Reports
Policies
- Maximum Number of Water Services - Policy ENG-WTR-001
- Utility Acquisition Policy - Policy No. ENG-WTR-002
- Latecomer Procedure - Policy No. ENG 001, and Procedure Manual (includes Application)
- Greater Vernon Water Fire Hydrants on Private Property - Policy No. ENG-WTR-004
- Greater Vernon Water Purchase of Agricultural Water Allocation - Policy No. ENG-WTR-005
Please direct enquiries to:
Phone: 250-550-3700
Fax: 250-550-3701
E-mail: [email protected]
