Cooperation between the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) and the Town of Qualicum Beach (the Town) has led to an agreement that will bring a new supply of water to the 242 households in the Sandpiper subdivision. The bulk water supply will be provided by the Town to the Sandpiper reservoir. The RDN has allocated $970,000 from the Electoral Area G Community Works Funds towards this project. The funds will cover the capital costs to bring water to the reservoir, as well as infrastructure improvements to the Town’s system and reinforcing the emergency water supply for the Chartwell and Eaglecrest communities.
The bulk water supply will be provided by the Town to the Sandpiper reservoir. The RDN has allocated $970,000 from the Electoral Area G Community Works Funds towards this project. The funds will cover the capital costs to bring water to the reservoir, as well as infrastructure improvements to the Town’s system and reinforcing the emergency water supply for the Chartwell and Eaglecrest communities.
Click here to read the joint News Release between the Regional District of Nanaimo and the Town of Qualicum Beach.
Although the water is considered potable by Island Health, the manganese and iron in the water can cause turbidity that can leave it looking and smelling aesthetically unpleasing. At their own cost, residents of Sandpiper have had to invest in water filtration systems for their households to try and improve the quality of the water. This investment can cost hundreds to thousands of dollars depending on the type of filtration system.
