Water Systems

Water Systems

• Black Creek-Oyster Bay (BCOB) Water System

  The BCOB Water System is owned and operated by the CVRD. It consists of three groundwater wells, one river infiltration gallery, two reservoirs, one pump station and a treatment facility that provides water to approximately 2,200 area residents. The CVRD is constantly working to assess the capacity of existing infrastructure and identify necessary capital improvements where possible.

  Connection Suspension Lifted - October 2023

  The BCOB Services Committee have approved the removal of a connection suspension, which has been in place since October 2021 (Staff Report - BCOB Connection Suspension Update).

  Water Facilities

  • Reservoirs:  Macaulay Road and Kelland Road reservoirs
  • Pump Stations:  Black Creek pump station supplies water to fill the Kelland Road reservoir
  • Treatment Facility:  Utilizes chlorine and ultraviolet light and is located near the source in Oyster River Nature Park

  Map of Black Creek – Oyster Bay Water Local Service Area

  

  
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• Comox Valley Water System

  The Comox Valley Water System serves approximately 50,000 residents (or 16,000 connections). Water drawn from an intake in Comox Lake and flows through a network of reservoirs, pumping stations and transmission mains/pipes. The CVRD supplies bulk water to distribution systems operated by the City of Courtenay, Town of Comox and the Comox Valley Water Local Service Area.

  More information on the Comox Valley Water System

• Denman Island Water System

  The Comox Valley Regional District manages the Denman Island Water Local Service Area which provides water to 24 properties (approx. 50 residents) and is connected to the Graham Lake Water Local Service Area’s distribution system. Water in the system is sourced from Graham Lake.

  Map of Denman Island Water Local Service Area

• Graham Lake Water System

  The CVRD manages the Graham Lake Water Local Service Area which provides water to 67 properties (approx. 150 residents). Water in the system is drawn from Graham lake via a 700m transmission line to a treatment facility before being pumped into the distribution system.

  Service Map - Graham Lake Water System

  For more detailed information on this water service and next steps, visit the Graham Lake Water Service project page.

• Royston Water System

  The Comox Valley Regional District manages the Royston Water Local Service Area, which provides water to approximately 900 connections (2,000 residents) and is connected to the Village of Cumberland’s water distribution system. Water in the system is sourced from five lakes located in the Cumberland Creek and Perseverance Creek sub-watersheds, along with a ground source at Coal Creek Historic Park.

  Water Facilities

  • Reservoirs: Royston and Herondale
  • Six Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) chambers
  • Disinfection facility

  Map of Royston Water Local Service Area
  
  
   

• Union Bay Water System

  The Union Bay Water Local Service Area provides water to approximately 690 properties (1,500 residents) in the community. Water in the system is drawn from Langley Lake via a two-kilometer transmission line and treated at a multi-barrier water filtration plant. 

  • Map of Union Bay Water Local Service Area
  • Water Metering Rates
  • Union Bay Update (October 2021)