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Don’t believe the wipe hype: So-called ‘flushable’...

Devin Kiyonaga spends a lot of time thinking about toilets flushing. “I can’t help but be passionate about this topic now,” said Kiyonaga, a Metro Vancouver project...
Posted on: May 13, 2016

Okanagan mayors gather to urge residents to conserve water

On the heels of last summer’s extreme drought, and with the possibility of another one this summer, valley mayors gathered this morning to challenge each other and their...
Posted on: May 12, 2016

City of Cranbrook welcomes the 2016 Water Smart Ambassador

The City of Cranbrook's annual Water Conservation education initiative will see a new face at the helm this summer. Cranbrook is pleased to announce the addition of Thea...
Posted on: May 10, 2016

Vancouver takes aim at water hogs

Vancouver city staff have been sniffing out and educating water hogs as the city pushes for reduced water use ahead of the hot summer months. In a pilot project started...
Posted on: May 10, 2016

Regional District of Nanaimo Recognizes Water Savers

To promote outdoor water conservation this summer, the RDN's Team WaterSmart is launching a "Water Saver" campaign where residents across the region can nominate their...
Posted on: May 10, 2016

Water challenge judges favour Hope’s taste in tap water

Fourteen bottles of water entered, one walked away a winner. Hope has the best tasting tap water in British Columbia, according to expert judges assembled by the B.C. Water...
Posted on: May 05, 2016

Students pour water awareness into fountain campaign

Out of the mouths of babes: “We have some of the freshest and cleanest water in the world and yet we’re buying bottled water. That defies the purpose of being next to a...
Posted on: May 04, 2016

Thirst for Competition Hits Whistler with BCWWA’s Third Annual “Best...

April 29, 2016 - WHISTLER –Media are invited to watch 15 municipal and regional district water entrants from around BC and the Yukon compete for the coveted title of best...
Posted on: April 29, 2016

B.C. on pace to meet water conservation goals

B.C. is on pace to reduce water consumption 33 per cent by 2020, a key goal of the Water Sustainability Act that came into force on Monday. Total water use — including...
Posted on: March 14, 2016
Japan Airlines apologizes after passenger served contaminated water

Japan Airlines apologizes after passenger served contaminated water

A major airline is apologizing after one of its passengers took a sip from one of the free bottles of water aboard a flight last summer – and found herself drinking grease...
Posted on: February 10, 2016

Young Kootenay artists win top prize in BCWWA water advocacy contest

NELSON - The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) has received a $2,500 prize for their entry in the BC Water & Waste Association’s (BCWWA) provincial...
Posted on: December 10, 2015

Grey water tips to get you started

Simple ways to save water from your shower and kitchen for outdoor use. As communities throughout British Columbia struggle with drought conditions, residents are...
Posted on: August 20, 2015

Check out this animation from Metro Vancouver!

Metro Vancouver's three mountain reservoirs supply water to 2.4 million residents. And since we live in a rainforest we don't need to worry about how much water we use, do...
Posted on: August 19, 2015

BC groups gather to talk drought plan

In response to the current drought in the Okanagan, and the increasing stress on fish, agriculture and other water needs, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) gathered...
Posted on: August 17, 2015

Check out this video – Water: What You Pay For

The Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE) has produced new communication tools to help water utilities more effectively communicate the value of the water service they provide...
Posted on: July 29, 2015

Tips for saving water; Shorten your showers, stop the leaks and consider...

The toilet is the single biggest user of water in the average home. Of the 340 litres of water used by the average Canadian household every day, about 30 per cent - or 102...
Posted on: July 22, 2015

MAKE WATER WORK: Water conservation program takes aim at lawns and gardens

This year’s Okanagan WaterWise program with the slogan “Make Water Work” takes aim at water waste in residential homes and gardens. The valley has less water available...
Posted on: July 15, 2015

A golden rule for lawns

If you see unwatered lawns popping up in Port Alberni soon, don’t think of them as brown—think of them as golden. That’s the message that Alberni Valley Transition...
Posted on: July 08, 2015
Metro Vancouver reservoirs dip into record low levels

Metro Vancouver reservoirs dip into record low levels

New readings show Metro Vancouver’s water reservoirs have dropped well into record low levels for this time of year. The regional district now has 75 per cent of its total...
Posted on: July 08, 2015

Metro Vancouver – Be water wise this hot, dry summer

Metro Vancouver has managed the water supply for the Lower Mainland since the late 1800’s. They measure snowpack, rainfall and reservoir levels constantly. They also...
Posted on: July 06, 2015
Have Your Say: How can we each conserve more water this summer?

Have Your Say: How can we each conserve more water this summer?

North Americans used to think of drought as a problem that only happens on far away continents. But as California enters its fourth summer of historic water shortage,...
Posted on: June 30, 2015
New CVRD Website Showcases How To ‘Live The New Normal’

New CVRD Website Showcases How To ‘Live The New Normal’

Drought and flooding are the ‘new normal’ in the Cowichan region, and are putting our watersheds and communities’ water supply under extreme stress. The good news is...
Posted on: June 29, 2015

New Report Highlights Water Priorities for Sustainable and Resilient...

Water management leaders across Canada delve deeper into national challenges and priorities. June 23, Waterloo, ON — In Canada, water touches every facet of our lives...
Posted on: June 23, 2015

Celebrating 100 years of the CRD water system

Victoria, BC– This year marks the Centennial Anniversary of Sooke Lake Reservoir, the source of Greater Victoria’s drinking water supply and the origins of the Regional...
Posted on: June 05, 2015

North Cowichan ‘Better Off’ campaign

The Better Off North Cowichan campaign is underway, an initiative aimed at improving the energy efficiency of homes in the region, helping residents save money and reducing...
Posted on: June 05, 2015

RDCK celebrates the value of water with mural!

The Regional District of Central Kootenay is celebrating the value of water by commissioning a mural! The RDCK invited a Visual Arts Class from LVR High School in Nelson...
Posted on: June 04, 2015

Chilliwack’s drinking water named Best in BC!

Congratulations to the City of Chilliwack, winners of the 2015 BC Water & Waste Association (BCWWA) Tap Water Taste Test. The taste test was held on May 28, 2015 at...
Posted on: June 04, 2015

Water Week Raises Awareness in Dawson Creek

There’s only two day’s left of “Drinking Water Week” in Dawson Creek, but officials are saying the cause should stretch far beyond Saturday. The initiative, which...
Posted on: May 08, 2015
City of Cranbrook hires Water Smart Ambassador for summer; Free irrigation assessments will be available

City of Cranbrook hires Water Smart Ambassador for summer; Free irrigation...

The City of Cranbrook’s annual Water Conservation education initiative will see a new face at the helm this summer.   Cranbrook is pleased to announce the addition of...
Posted on: May 07, 2015

Steps to a xeriscape garden

Xeriscaping is the process of choosing plants which are compatible with the water conditions of a given area. Applying xeriscape principles to the landscape not only cuts...
Posted on: May 07, 2015

Okanagan push for early start to water conservation

Mindful of the dry winter the Okanagan has just experienced, valley mayors and councillors joined the Okanagan Basin Water Board for an early launch of the Make Water Work...
Posted on: May 07, 2015

RDCK Celebrates Water Week with Mural

The Regional District of Central Kootenay is celebrating BC Water Week from May 3 – 9, 2015 by commissioning a mural that illustrates the importance of water. The RDCK...
Posted on: April 27, 2015

The largest water infrastructure challenges for Vancouver

Over the next four years, Vancouver’s main focus will be upgrading its sewers from a combined to separated system, said Brian Crowe, director of water, sewers, and district...
Posted on: April 13, 2015

Calgary’s water consumption drops 17 per cent as population grows 30 per...

Last year, Calgarians consumed more than 176 billion litres of water. To put that in perspective, it’s equivalent to filling and draining the Glenmore Reservoir 10 times...
Posted on: April 13, 2015

Levis saved 1B litres of water with new jeans production process

Study shows nearly 3,800 liters of water are used to make a pair of jeans SAN FRANCISCO, Calif—Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) says it has saved 1 billion liters of...
Posted on: March 17, 2015

Clearbrook Waterworks District Wins International Tasting Competition

Congratulations to the Clearbrook Waterworks District (CWD) on winning bronze in the annual Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting competition, held in Berkley Springs,...
Posted on: March 17, 2015
Filtration at Paddy Ryan reservoir in Invermere carries high costs

Filtration at Paddy Ryan reservoir in Invermere carries high costs

Installing water filtration in the Paddy Ryan Reservoir would come with a price tag running into the millions of dollars. During discussion in a recent District of Invermere...
Posted on: March 11, 2015