Spring 2015 - Glenmore-Ellison Improvement District

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GEID Water Sources
Odd/Even
Watering
Regulations
Okanagan Lake water, via the McKinley Reservoir, has been the
source of water for the Glenmore distribution system for the past year. Over this time, GEID has seen
marked improvements in water quality and colour for this portion of the system.
Generally, the Ellison customers east of the Airport receive Mill (Kelowna) Creek water during the
irrigation season and well water during the cold months.
Residents of the former McKinley Landing Waterworks system continue to receive Okanagan Lake
water from a separate pump station on Dewdney Rd.
A diagram of the various sources is shown below.
NORTH
Watering is permitted
according to civic
addresses and during
specific hours depending
on whether underground
or above-ground
systems are used. These
regulations apply to all
outside sprinkling. More
information is available
on the website.
MLWW
PUMP STN.
Residential Metering
S
ingle family dwellings
represent the last category of
properties to be metered. As
advised with the January 2015
domestic tolls invoices, metered
rates for these single family
residences will be implemented as
of January 1st, 2016. This means
that all properties, including multifamily complexes and commercial,
industrial and institutional facilities
within GEID’s boundaries will
finally be invoiced according to
consumption, reflecting a more
equitable user-pay system.
GEID has selected SENSUS
brand meters to be installed
throughout the area. Due to the
required meter specifications, only
Corix Water Products will be
supplying the SENSUS meters and
components.
Installation options range from
scheduling the installation with
Corix Utilities, hiring a certified
plumber, or installing the meter
yourself. In all cases, the
installation will be inspected to
ensure the works are installed
according to the technical
requirements for the meter
installation.
Costs for the meter, mxu and
installation are the responsibility
of each property owner. Whether
you have a meter in your single
family property or not, flat rate
billings will continue through
December 2015. In 2016, those
properties with meters will be
invoiced according to consump-
Spring 2015
tion. In 2016, those properties
without meters will continue to be
invoiced at a flat rate however the
rate is expected to increase
significantly, providing home
owners an incentive to install their
water meters.
Some interesting facts about
water meters:
High water consumption results in
extremely costly capital expansion
projects. Charging for water on the
basis of consumption is useful for
utilities in trying to manage demand
while encouraging conservation.
Water Quality Advisory
The Glenmore and Ellison distribution systems remain on a Water
Quality Advisory. The elderly, the very young and those with
compromised immune systems may wish to boil their water before
consumption. Please visit our website or www.interiorhealth.ca for
more information concerning water notifications.
No Advisory is in effect for the former McKinley Landing
Waterworks System.
Ellison Supply Review
GEID has required water meters
in all new residences since 2003
and on all other facilities since
1993. This means that over 60% of
GEID ratepayers already have
meters and the meter
costs have been borne by those
property owners.
All indoor and outdoor water
use must be recorded through
the meter.
Metered rates are composed of
a fixed base charge, along with a
component for the actual
consumption.
5-Year Capital Plan
Update
Staff have been working with their
Consulting Engineer to update the
District’s 5-Year Capital Plan. This
plan outlines specific projects that
the District expects to undertake
over the next 5 years in order to
replace outdated infrastructure
and meet water quality and permit
requirements under Interior
Health. The Plan does not include
projects that will be driven by and
paid for by development.
As noted in previous newsletters, Staff and Consultants have been
analyzing and investigating water supply to the Ellison area. To that
end, in 2012, GEID was able to install works at the north
end of the airport to take the 2 large strata complexes in
Trustees Election – May 7,
Ellison off the creek water supply; approximately 235
2015
strata dwellings now receive well water year-round. In
The terms of two Trustees
expire in 2015. The
2014, GEID also completed the installation of new
deadline for nominations is
3:30 pm, April 16,
40-mesh intake screens at the Postill/Mill Creek pump
2015. The Election, if necess
ary
, is scheduled
station to reduce the volume of fines and particulates
for Thursday, May 7, 2015
and
an
Advance Poll
entering the distribution system from the creek, and
is scheduled for Thursday,
Ap
ril
30,
2015.
help prevent blocking of sprinklers and emitters.
Trustees are elected by lan
do
wn
ers
and are
Staff has received a preliminary engineering report
responsible for making wa
ter
-re
late
d
dec
isions
outlining a number of options for improving the water
on behalf of area residents
.
Ple
ase
vis
it
the
quality to the remaining 175 rural homes in Ellison.
District’s website for a list of
trustee and voter
These options are being reviewed by GEID’s Trustees
qualifications.
and will be factored into the 5-Year Capital Plan Update.
Annual General Meeting
GEID’s AGM will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 7:00 pm at the GEID office at
445 Glenmore Rd. All landowners and the general public are welcome to attend.
MLWW
DIST. SYSTEM
UNION
ROAD
JOE BULACH
PUMP STN.
WILDEN
McKINLEY
RESERVOIR
SCENIC
PUMP
STN.
TUTT
PUMP
STN.
McKINLEY
CHLORINATOR
GEID’s water service
connections (curb stops)
must be kept accessible.
QUAIL
PUMP
STN.
GEID 2014 DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEM FLOW DIAGRAM
VECTOR
WELL
LOCHREM
WELL
AIRPORT
WELLS
LEGEND
RAW WATER
CHLORINATED WATER
ELLISON
WELL
ELLISON
(FROM
CREEK)
Main Line Flushing
Water main flushing is carried out
each Spring and Fall to ensure that
the freshest water is provided to
GEID customers. The Spring 2015
flushing is scheduled for the following zones, starting March 11, 2015.
DATE
Mar. 11–13:
Mar. 16–20:
Mar. 23–25:
Mar. 26–27:
Mar. 30–Apr. 2:
Apr. 7–8:
Apr. 9–10:
Apr. 13–17:
ZONE
UBCO
Glenmore West
Glenmore East
Wilden
Ellison
Quail Ridge
Dry Valley
Scenic
Please visit the District’s website
for updates and daily schedules of
flushing in your neighbourhood.
Contact hbauer@geid.org with
your name and address if you wish
to be advised by email prior to
scheduled flushing.
Water pressure fluctuations and
discoloration in the water will occur
SYPHON
LINE
FROM
CREEK
during flushing. Check your water
prior to use and avoid doing
laundry or using hot water while
flushing is underway in your area.
If discoloration is experienced, run
the cold water tap until the water
runs clear.
Private Infrastructure Flushing
Infrastructure not owned by the
District, including within multifamily complexes, schools, plazas
and other properties, is deemed as
private and must also be flushed to
ensure that the freshest water is
delivered to the end user. This
flushing should be conducted
immediately AFTER the District has
completed its mainline flushing.
The Fire Department expects
hydrants to be regularly flushed to
eliminate any deposits which could
affect the pumping capacity of
private hydrants. Private hydrant
permits are available at no charge
and are required from GEID prior to
any private hydrant flushing.
KELOWNA/MILL
CREEK INTAKE
If landscaping, concrete or asphalt
covers the connection, GEID may
be unable to turn off your water
during an emergency. Property
owners are responsible for all
costs to ensure GEID can access
these service connections.
Irrigation Valves
GEID expects that the seasonal irrigation
services will be turned on over a twoweek period in April, focusing on
Ellison/ Dry Valley between April 7
and 10, followed by the Glenmore area
between April 13 and 17. Visit the
District’s website and click on Irrigation
Valves for updates to this schedule.
Thanks!
GEID wishes Pat Sc
hmidt
a happy retiremen
t and
thanks her for her
years of
service to the Distr
ict. Our
new Development
Clerk
is Sarah Vestner.
Welcome Sarah!
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GLENMORE-ELLISON
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
445 Glenmore Road
Kelowna, B.C. V1V 1Z6
Phone: (250) 763-6506
Fax: (250) 763-5688
E-mail: glenmore.ellison@shaw.ca
Visit our website at
www.glenmoreellison.com
to learn all the breaking news.
Office hours are Monday thru Friday,
8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm
to 4:00 pm, except for holidays.
Darwyn Kutney
General Manager
Mike Rojem
Projects Coordinator
Linda O’Neil
Administrative Treasurer
Drew Allingham
Works Foreman
Andrew Cammell
Water Quality Technician
Renee O’Fee
Accounts Payable &
Utility Billings Clerk
Sarah Vestner
Development Clerk
Heather Bauer
Receptionist
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