Water Systems
The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) manages five different water systems in the region.
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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.
Black Creek-Oyster Bay Water Master Plan
Water Development Cost Charges
Water Development Cost Charges (DCC) are increasing in the Black Creek-Oyster Bay (BCOB) Water Local Service Area.
- What are DCCs?
- DCCs are used to fund capital projects related to growth and are used to ensure expansions or upgrades required to the water system are paid for by the development and not existing users.
- The new proposed DCC rates are based on updated growth projections, required projects, and costs to service the new growth highlighted in the recently completed Black Creek-Oyster Bay Water Master Plan.
- The DCCs have not increased since 2010 and have not factored in updated growth projections.
- These rates only apply to new properties or new construction builds added to the water system. This is done to avoid development related costs charged to existing users.
Backgrounder - BCOB Water DCCs
Staff Report - Water DCC Recommendations
Land Use Unit of Charge New Rate Time of Collection Low Density Residential Per lot $10,418 Subdivision Medium Density Residential Per dwelling unit $8,185 Building Permit High Density Residential Per dwelling unit $7,069 Building Permit Campsites Per site $2,232 Building Permit Commercial Per square meter gross floor area $33.49 Building Permit Institutional Per square meter gross floor area $33.49 Building Permit Industrial Per square meter gross floor area $16.74 Building Permit BCOB 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
Planning to develop or expand a property connected to the Black Creek-Oyster Bay Water System?Contact Us - What are DCCs?
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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.
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The CVRD manages the Graham Lake Water Local Service Area, which provides water to 91 properties (approx. 200 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.
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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
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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.
Water Development Cost Charges
Water Development Cost Charges (DCC) are increasing in the Union Bay Water Local Service Area.
- What are DCCs?
- DCCs are used to fund capital projects related to growth and are used to ensure expansions or upgrades required to the water system are paid for by the development and not existing users.
- The new proposed DCC rates are based on updated growth projections, required projects, and costs to service the new growth highlighted in the recently completed Union Bay Water Master Plan.
- The previous Capital Expenditure Charges (CEC), which this DCC replaces, has not been changed since 2014.
- These rates only apply to new properties or new construction builds added to the water system. This is done to avoid development related costs charged to existing users.
Backgrounder - Union Bay Water DCCs
Staff Report - Water DCC Recommendations
Land Use Unit of Charge New Rate Time of Collection Low Density Residential Per lot $14,065 Subdivision Medium Density Residential Per dwelling unit $11,252 Building Permit High Density Residential Per dwelling unit $9,564 Building Permit Commercial Per square meter gross floor area $50.63 Building Permit Institutional Per square meter gross floor area $50.63 Building Permit Industrial Per square meter gross floor area $25.32 Building Permit 
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Maintenance Advisories
Check for current maintenance advisories to water systems in your area. To report an issue with watermain flushing, or for more information about any of these systems, call 250-334-6056 or contact us.