The Outback Water Utility is a small utility managed by the Regional District of North Okanagan and services the Outback Strata located at 9845 Eastside Road. GVW operates the water intake from Okanagan Lake while the Outback strata maintains the distribution system within the Strata boundaries.
Fact Sheet on Wildfire Sprinklers (Policy Under Water System Policies below)
- GVW Rates Bylaw No. 3015, 2024
- GVW Subdivision and Development Servicing – Bylaw No. 2650, 2013
- GVW Subdivision and Development Servicing Application Procedures and Administrative Fees - Bylaw No. 2658, 2015
- GVW Metering – Bylaw No. 2731, 2019
- GVW Use and Regulation – Bylaw No. 2545, 2014
- Cross Connection Control Regulation – Bylaw No. 2651, 2014
- Development Cost Charges – Bylaw No. 1983, 2004
- Greater Vernon Regional Water Supply Local Service Establishment - Bylaw No. 1262, 1994
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2909, 2021
- Ticket Information Authorization – Bylaw No. 2908, 2021
- Backflow Assembly Test Report
- Bacteria Water Sample Collection - New Water Line
- Cross Connection Assessment
- Development Variance Permit
- Encoder-Receiver-Transmitter (ERT) Opt Out
- Fire Hydrant Request
- Flushing/Testing/Disinfection
- Hydrant Use Permit
- Leak Adjustment
- Legal Document Amendment or Discharge
- Owners Appointment of an Agent
- Proof of Water
- Truck Fill Station/Standpipe User Agreement
- Water Allocation Adjustment
- Water Main Testing Checklist
- Water Meter Removal
- Water Service / Development Inquiry
Printed copies of these GVW forms are also available at the RDNO office.
- Exterior Wildfire Sprinkler and Irrigation Use - Policy No. BPOL-015
- 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
- Latecomer Procedure - Policy No. ENG 001, and Procedure Manual (includes Application
- Maximum Number of Water Services - Policy No. ENG-WTR-001
- Statutory Right of Way Release - Policy No. BPOL-007
- Utility Acquisition - Policy No. ENG-WTR-002
New developments requiring water servicing from GVW must follow the following standards:
- Greater Vernon Water Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 2650, 2013
- AC Pipe Crossing
- Air Valve Chamber
- Highway/Railway Crossing
- Typical Irrigation Service - 38mm - 75mm
- Typical Outdoor Water Meter Box
- Typical Outdoor Water Meter Pit
- Typical Water Meter Installation in Building
- U Bend Detail
- Water Main Anchors
GVW's metering program requires water meters on all services. Please see Greater Vernon Water Metering - Bylaw No. 2731, 2019.
To ensure water remains clean and uncontaminated right to your tap, we have implemented a Cross Connection Control Program. Certain services at higher risk of introducing contaminates into the water system must install cross connection prevention devices as per the Regional District of North Okanagan Cross Connection Control Regulation Bylaw No. 2651, 2014. These devices prevent contaminants from flowing backward within a piping system and into the potable (drinking) water system.