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Agricultural Water Connect (AgConnect)
The Regional District of North Okanagan - Greater Vernon Water Utility is pleased to present the Agricultural Water Connect Tool. This online resource offers information for agricultural customers on their allocation and monthly water use.
You must agree to the terms and conditions of use to access the Agricultural Water Connect Tool.
Once you enter your confidential User ID, you will have access to your agricultural water use information for past and current years. Water use information is updated monthly to allow you to monitor your consumption and stay within your allocation.
Click here to view the Agricultural Water Connect Terms of Use
The Regional District of North Okanagan - Greater Vernon Water Utility (RDNO - GVW) is making the following information available as a public service under the following terms and conditions:
- This data is for general information only. RDNO - GVW provides this data for the user’s exclusive use only and is provided on an ‘as is’, ‘where is’ basis. Any re-use, transmission, duplication or distribution without the express written permission of the RDNO - GVW is not allowed.
- This data is derived from a variety of sources with varying levels of accuracy. While an effort is made to post only accurate information, RDNO - GVW makes no warranty or representation, expressed or implied, with the regard to the completeness, timeliness, accuracy and/or reliability of the data provided. Users should contact RDNO - GVW directly to request copies of By-Laws and any other information provided.
- RDNO - GVW makes no warranties, express or implied as to the fitness of the information for any purpose, or to results obtained by individuals using the information and is not responsible for any action taken in reliance on the information contained herein.
- Availability of digital data is not guaranteed and should not be depended on for critical needs. Outages may occur at any time for maintenance or other issues.
You must agree to the terms and conditions of use to access the Agricultural Water Connect Tool, by clicking this link you confirm you have read the disclaimer, understand and accept the terms of use.
Agriculture Resources
Questions about allocation? Click here for Greater Vernon Water’s Allocation Guide, an overview of what allocation is with examples of how to convert your allocation hectares to cubic meters of water (so you can compare your meter readings) and flow rates.
Farmwest.com has useful information including weather forecasts, manure spreading advisories, Pest Degree Days tool, and irrigation guides.
Visit the BC Ministry of Agriculture website for resources on Irrigation and drainage. Several fact sheets are available including:
- Irrigation Conservation Tips For Farms
- Irrigation Management Guide - BC Ministry of Agriculture
- Irrigation Scheduling
- Drought Management for Farms
Provincial Ministry of Agriculture AgriService – free service to respond to agricultural questions on irrigation and other farm activities:
Telephone: 1 888 221-7141
E-mail: [email protected]
Visit the Irrigation Association of BC (IIABC) website for access to their Agricultural Irrigation Scheduling Calculator, a tool that uses real-time climate information to assist in irrigation planning.
The Environmental Farm Plan program offers financial incentives based on efforts to better manage irrigation, waste, and drainage among other activities. The Environmental Farm Plan program is confidential, voluntary & no-charge. It is sponsored by the B.C. Agriculture Council and ARDcorp - call toll-free at 1-866-522-3447 to get started.