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Pay parking resumes March 4, 2022
Effective March 4, 2022, pay parking will resume at all Island Health sites that previously had pay parking in place.
Drinking water in BC is regulated under the Drinking Water Protection Act (Act) and the Drinking Water Protection Regulation (Regulation). Drinking Water Officers (DWOs) conduct inspections and work with water suppliers to meet the Act and Regulation. The primary goal is to work with suppliers so they can provide potable water that is safe to drink without further treatment.
The DWO is responsible for compliance with the Act and Regulation within an assigned geographic area. This is done through inspection, education, and where necessary, enforcement.
In the Act, a water supply system provides water for drinking, food preparation and other household purposes. A water supply system is a well or surface water intake that serves more than a single family home. Water supply systems can be two homes on a shared well or intake, or with shared distribution lines.
Suppliers are required to:
To learn more about boil water notices, water sampling, turbidity and more, visit our page on What to do During a Boil Water Notice.
Find Drinking Water Reports and Summaries.
All water systems other than a single family home require Island Health approval. Some examples include:
Information on the approval process can be found in the Water System Approval Process links. The steps to become approved include:
Depending on the system, there may be other requirements. Contact a DWO for more information.
MHO Drinking Water 2017 Report
MHO Drinking Water in Island Health - 2014 Report
Island Health Service Delivery Areas Map
Water Sources by System Size
North Island Water Sources by System Size
Central Island Water Sources by System Size
South Island Water Sources by System Size
North Island Water Sources by Type
Central Island Water Sources by Type
South Island Water Sources by Type
Campbell River Watershed
First Nations Water Sources by Type
Regional Water Related Issues and Implications
Recommended precautions for water and food affected by fire retardants
Wells and Surface Flooding
Common Questions about Lead and Drinking Water
Salt Spring Island Drinking Water - Microcystins
Getting Started
Legislation Related to the Protection of Drinking Water
What is a Water Supplier Required to do?
Water System Approval Process
Guidelines for the Approval of Water Supply System
Minimum Untreated Source Water Quality Parameters to be Analyzed – Groundwater
Minimum Untreated Source Water Quality Parameters to be Analyzed – Surface Water
New and Existing Unapproved Water System Approval Submission
Drinking Water System Application
Water Supply Construction Application
Submission Requirements Construction Permit Waiver Request
Construction Permit Waiver Request Form
Annual Report Template - Small to Mid-size
Small Water System ERP Template