Stage 1 Watering Restrictions apply to the following water services:
Beddis
Cedar Lane
Cedars of Tuam
Fulford
Highland-Fernwood

*find more info on each water system below*

Mandatory Stage 1 Watering Restrictions:
Limit lawn watering to one day per week. Watering is only permitted between the hours of 4-10 am or 7-10 pm.
Limit watering of trees, shrubs and vegetables with a sprinkler to one day a week between the hours of 4-10 am or 7-10 pm
Only wash vehicles or boats using a container or hose with a shut-off valve
NOTE: Hand watering of trees, shrubs and vegetables with a container or a hose with a shut-off valve is permitted any day and time.

Water Conservation Bylaw 4492
The Electoral Area Water Conservation Bylaw (4492) is in effect May 1 to September 30, unless otherwise authorized by the General Manager of Integrated Water Services.

FAQs (PDF)
Bylaw 4492 (PDF)
Ticketing Information (PDF)

The Beddis Water System is located on the east shore of Cusheon Lake on the central eastern shore of Salt Spring Island and provides drinking water to approximately 128 service connections. CRD Integrated Water Services is responsible for the overall operation of the water system. The design and construction of water system facilities are overseen by the CRD Infrastructure Engineering and Operations Division. The day-to-day operations and maintenance are conducted by a contractor. The quality of drinking water provided to customers in the Beddis Water System is overseen by the CRD Water Quality Division.

System Information
Beddis Water Service Area Boundary Map (PDF)
Beddis Water System Annual Report (PDF)
Beddis Water Rates 2024 (PDF)
Water Restrictions
Current Conservation Stage: Stage 1

Source Water
The Beddis Water System obtains its drinking water from Cusheon Lake, a small surface water impoundment (storage dam) that lies within an uncontrolled watershed. While Cusheon Lake is used for recreational purposes, only electric boat motors are allowed. The lake shore has been partially developed with residences, none of which are serviced by the Beddis Water System. Cusheon Lake is subject to seasonal water quality changes and is affected by periodic algae blooms.

Water Treatment Process
Water from Cusheon Lake enters the Beddis Water Treatment Plant which is located on the lake foreshore off Cusheon Lake Road.

The Beddis water system was upgraded in 2005 to include one centralized treatment plant consisting of dissolved air flotation, filtration, disinfection with ultra violet light and chlorine (liquid sodium hypochlorite) disinfection, and a new 20,000 imperial gallon storage tank (Sky Valley).

Distribution System
Disinfected water is pumped to a 20,000 imperial gallon storage tank and then is distributed to customers through a 7,000 metre network of mostly 100mm (4”) AC water mains. Service connections are provided to the property line with curb stops and individual household meters. Service from the property line to the dwelling is the homeowners’ responsibility. The distribution system also contains standpipes and hydrants.

The Cedar Lane Water System is located on the north east side of Salt Spring Island and provides drinking water to approximately 37 service connections. The CRD Integrated Water Services is responsible for the overall operation of the water system. The design and construction of water system facilities are overseen by the CRD Infrastructure Engineering and Operations Division. The day-to-day operations and maintenance are conducted by a contractor. The quality of drinking water provided to customers in the Cedar Lane Water System is overseen by the CRD Water Quality Division.

System Information
Cedar Lane Water Service Area Boundary Map (PDF)
Cedar Lane Water System Annual Report (PDF)
Cedar Lane Water Rates 2024 (PDF)
Cedar Lane Water Quality Advisory - Manganese (In effect until further notice) (PDF)
Water Restrictions
Current Conservation Stage: Stage 1

Source Water
The Cedar Lane Water System obtains its drinking water from two deep wells: Well #1 and Well #5. Well #5 is the primary source of water for the water system.

Water Treatment Process
The water treatment process consists of coarse filtration, Ultra Violet Light disinfection and chlorine (liquid sodium hypochlorite) disinfection.

Distribution System
Treated water is pumped to the Cedar lane tank and distributed to customers through a 1,500 metre network of 150mm (6”), 100mm (4“) and 50mm (2”) water mains. Service connections are provided to the property line with curb stops and individual household meters. Service from the property line to the dwelling is the homeowners’ responsibility. The distribution system also contains hydrants and standpipes.

The Cedars of Tuam Water System is located on the south side of Fulford Harbour on Salt Spring Island and provides drinking water to approximately 16 service connections. CRD Integrated Water Services is responsible for the overall operation of the water system with day-to-day operation and maintenance, design and construction of water system facilities provided by the CRD Infrastructure Engineering and Operations Divisions. The quality of drinking water provided to customers in the Cedars of Tuam Water System is overseen by the CRD Water Quality Division.

System Information
Cedars of Tuam Water Service Area Boundary Map (PDF)
Cedars of Tuam Water System Annual Report (PDF)
Cedars of Tuam Water Rates 2024 (PDF)
Water Restrictions
Current Conservation Stage: Stage 1

Source Water
The Cedars of Tuam Water System obtains its drinking water from a deep well located 200m south of Roland Road.

Water Treatment Process
The well water is treated at the well head using chlorine (liquid sodium hypochlorite) disinfection.

Distribution System
The disinfected water is pumped to a 40,000 litre storage reservoir adjacent to the well and then is distributed to customers through a 100mm (4") water main that runs along Roland Road. Service connections are provided to the property line by 20mm copper or polyethylene pipe with curb stops and individual household meters. Service from the property line to the dwelling is the homeowners’ responsibility. The distribution system contains two standpipes located at opposite ends of the distribution system.

The Fulford Water System is located on the north side of Fulford Harbour on Salt Spring Island and provides drinking water to approximately 95 service connections. CRD Integrated Water Services is responsible for the overall operation of the water system. The design and construction of water system facilities are overseen by the CRD Infrastructure Engineering and Operations Division. The day-to-day operations and maintenance are conducted by a contractor. The quality of drinking water provided to customers in the Fulford Water System is overseen by the CRD Water Quality Division.

System Information
Fulford Water Service Area Boundary Map (PDF)
Fulford Water System Annual Report (PDF)
Fulford Water Rates 2024 (PDF)
Water Restrictions
Current Conservation Stage: Stage 1

Source Water
The Fulford Water System obtains its drinking water from Lake Weston, a small lake that lies within an uncontrolled, multi-use watershed outside of and northeast of the service area.

The CRD holds two water licenses on Lake Weston. These licences allow up to 49,339 cubic metres of water storage in a surface water body estimated to have a total volume of 1,090,000 cubic metres and to divert up to 291.6 cubic metres per day into the Fulford Drinking Water System. Lake Weston is subject to seasonal water quality changes and is affected by periodic algae blooms.

Water Treatment Process
The water from Lake Weston flows by gravity through a 2,000 metre network of 100mm (4") AC water main to the Sunnyside Pump Station near Hilltop Road and is then pumped to the Fulford Water Treatment Plant located on South Ridge Drive. The water treatment process consists of dissolved air flotation, filtration, disinfection with ultraviolet light and disinfection with chlorine (liquid sodium hypochlorite).

Distribution System
Treated water is pumped from the plant to a 360 cubic metre steel storage reservoir located behind the Fulford School. Water then flows from the reservoir into the distribution system – a network consisting mainly 100-150mm (4-6") water mains, many of which are original to the system. The system operates on two pressure zones, regulated by the Sunnyside PRV. The commercial customers are metered. The distribution system also contains hydrants and standpipes.

The Highland-Fernwood Water System is located on the north east shore of St. Mary Lake on the north side of Salt Spring Island and provides drinking water to approximately 321 service connections. CRD Integrated Water Services is responsible for the overall operation of the water system. The design and construction of water system facilities are overseen by the CRD Infrastructure Engineering and Operations Division. The day-to-day operations and maintenance are conducted by a contractor. The quality of drinking water provided to customers in the Highland-Fernwood Water System is overseen by the CRD Water Quality Division.

System Information
Highland-Fernwood Water Service Area Boundary Map (PDF)
Highland-Fernwood Water System Annual Report (PDF)
Highland-Fernwood Water Rates 2024 (PDF)
Maliview Sewer Rates 2024 (PDF)
Water Restrictions
Current Conservation Stage: Stage 1

Source Water
The Highland-Fernwood Water System obtains its drinking water from St. Mary Lake, a small surface water body that lies within a 650 hectare, uncontrolled watershed near the northern end of Salt Spring Island. While the lake is used for recreational purposes, only electric boat motors are allowed. During the warm months of the year, North Salt Spring Waterworks operates two large aerators in the middle of the lake. These aerators provide oxygen to the bottom layers of the lake.

North Salt Spring Waterworks
North Salt Spring Waterworks - Water Quality
Water Treatment Process
The Highland-Fernwood system was upgraded in 2012 to include one centralized treatment plant consisting of dissolved air flotation, filtration, disinfection with ultra violet light and chlorine (liquid sodium hypochlorite) disinfection.

Distribution System
Treated water is pumped to the storage tanks within the Highland-Fernwood system and distributed to customers through a network of mostly 100mm (4“) water mains. Service connections are provided to the property line with curb stops and individual household meters. Service from the property line to the dwelling is the homeowners’ responsibility. The distribution system also contains hydrants and standpipes.

https://www.crd.bc.ca/education/water-conservation/at-home/water-conservation-facts.

If you have questions or concerns about water restrictions, please email: waterplanning@crd.bc.ca