WaterSmart Communities
WaterSmart Communities
Nanoose Bay Peninsula
The Nanoose Peninsula Water Service Area was created in July 2005. The water source is stored in several reservoirs and originates mainly from wells located in the area and from the Englishman River. For the interim, The Nanoose Peninsular Water System can still be referred to by its previous sub areas and these will continue to be displayed on this web site.
Decourcey
The Decourcey Water Service Area was established in 1998 in a rural area south of Nanaimo, and comprises two properties on Bissel Road and Pylades Drive. The water source for the Decourcey Water Service Area comes from one groundwater well located nearby. The water source is chlorinated and stored in one reservoir.
Englishman River
The Englishman River Community Water Service Area was established in 2003 and comprises an area near the southern boundary of the City of Parksville between the Island Highway and the Englishman River. The water source for the Englishman River Community Water Service Area comes from a series of groundwater wells located nearby. The water source is chlorinated and stored in one reservoir.
San Pareil
The San Pareil Water Service Area was established in 1999 when the RDN acquired the existing Bubbling Springs Water Utility. This system is located northeast of the bridge just prior to entering the City of Parksville. The water source for the San Pareil Water Service Area comes from a series of groundwater wells located nearby. The water source is chlorinated and stored in one reservoir.
Surfside
The Surfside Water Service Area was established in 1986 and comprises an area north of Qualicum Beach on Surfside Drive and part of McFeely Drive. The water source for the Surfside Water Service Area comes from two groundwater wells located nearby. The water source is unchlorinated and is not stored in a reservoir, but is pumped into the system on demand.
French Creek
The French Creek Water Service Area was established in 1980 and comprises an area west of Drew Road to Yambury Road and south of the Island Highway between the City of Parksville and the Town of Qualicum Beach. The water source for the French Creek Water Service Area comes from a series of groundwater wells located nearby. The water source is chlorinated and stored in two reservoirs.
Melrose Terrace
The Melrose Terrace Water Service Area was established in April 2005 when the RDN acquired the existing Melrose Terrace Strata Plan VIS3747 water system. The new water service area is located near the Alberni Highway South West of Coombs. The water source for the Melrose Terrace Water Service Area comes from one groundwater well located nearby. The water is stored in a single reservoir.
