ABOUT US

Savary Shores Improvement District was incorporated in 1980 to deliver drinking water to residents of Savary Shores. Residents pay for the water service, and for the infrastructure, operations, and administration, in annual tax levies issued by SSID, in accordance with BC Provincial regulations.

The Waterworks System Map represents the culmination of over 40 years work by trustees, staff and contractors.

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WATER QUALITY

The SSID aquifer contains clean untreated drinking water. We test the water from 8 locations in Savary Shores for the Monthly Water Reports on e-coli and total coliforms (both usually zero), and do Nitrates Tests from both wells quarterly. Twice each year, a Full-Spectrum analysis shows the levels of multiple components of our water. We also provide an Annual Report on the waterworks to the Drinking Water Officer. See also older Water Studies.

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October 18, 2024

Bubbles in the Upper System. On October 13, SSID's System Operator replaced the 1st of 3 old Air Release Valves to be replaced this fall. The first installation was at the corner of Blair & Arbutus. The new valve should expedite removal of bubbles (trapped air) that had been reported periodically in the Upper System. (To determine if your property is in the Upper System, please see the YELLOW properties shown on SSID's System Map.) The harmless air bubbles can show up at residential taps, but will settle out if left on the counter for a few minutes.

Lower System cleared September 22.  SSID's System Operator completed a chlorine flush on September 22, after ensuring that treated water...

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