Delcliffe is part of GVW which is a regional water utility owned and operated by the RDNO.
Properties within the Delcliffe system get invoiced fixed fees annually. Water rates are set by the RDNO Board of Directors and customers are welcome to contact GVW staff if you have questions about the rates. Please contact the City of Vernon if you have questions about the specific charges on your bill.
GVW does not receive any taxation money and the only outside source of income are grant funds that the utility seeks out to assist in reducing costs to customers. The Greater Vernon Water Rates Imposition Bylaw No. 2864, 2020 can be found under the Bylaws section.
As a regional utility, GVW legally cannot run a deficit and each year’s annual expenses, including operation & maintenance, debt payments, construction and reserve contributions, must be recovered directly from user fees during that year or be funded from reserves.
