Drinking Water Systems

Drinking water in the region comes from a variety of sources. The Regional Water Supply Service provides bulk water to communities who operate water distribution systems that deliver water directly to customers across Greater Victoria. 

Within electoral areas, water providers include the CRD, local improvement districts and private water systems.

CRD-Operated Systems

CRD Infrastructure & Water Services is responsible for the overall operation of the water systems listed below. CRD's Infrastructure Engineering and Operations Division provides and or oversees the operation, design and construction of water system facilities. CRD's Water Quality Division oversees the quality of drinking water.

Beddis Water System

The Beddis Water System provides drinking water to a small Water Service Area on Salt Spring Island.

Cedar Lane Water System

The Cedar Lane Water System provides drinking water to a small Water Service Area on Salt Spring Island.

Cedars of Tuam Water System

The Cedars of Tuam Water System provides drinking water to a small Water Service Area on Salt Spring Island.

Fulford Water System

The Fulford Water System provides drinking water to a small Water Service Area on Salt Spring Island.

Highland-Fernwood Water System

The Highland-Fernwood Water System provides drinking water to a small Water Service Area on Salt Spring Island.

Juan de Fuca Water Distribution Service

The Juan de Fuca Water Distribution System provides drinking water to Colwood, Langford, Metchosin, View Royal, Sooke and parts of East Sooke.

Lyall Harbour - Boot Cove Water System

The Lyall Harbour / Boot Cove Water System provides drinking water to a small Water Service Area on Saturna Island.

Magic Lake Estates Water System

The Magic Lake Estates Water System provides drinking water to a small Water Service Area on North Pender Island.

Port Renfrew Water System

The Port Renfrew Water System provides drinking water to part of the Town of Port Renfrew known as Beach Camp and Snuggery Cove.

Saanich Peninsula Water System

The Saanich Peninsula Water Distribution System provides drinking water to Central Saanich, Sidney and North Saanich.

Skana Water System

The Skana Water System provides drinking water to a small Water Service Area on Mayne Island.

Sticks Allison Water System

The Sticks Allison Water System provides drinking water to a small Water Service Area on Galiano Island.

Surfside Park Estates Water System

The Surfside Park Estates Water System provides drinking water to a small Water Service Area on Mayne Island.

Wilderness Mountain Water System

The Wilderness Mountain Water System provides drinking water to a small, residential Water Service Area near the top of Mount Matheson in East Sooke.

Improvement Districts

Improvement Districts are small water systems operated on an individual basis by primarily volunteer run organizations. These organizations were established by the Province of BC and empowered to carry out the necessary administration and operation of the water system. The systems are tested regularly by Island Health and may be subject to further testing by the improvement district operator.

To contact your Improvement District, check your water bill for contact information. If you don't have access to a bill, talk to your neighbour. You may also contact the Province of BC:

Private Water Systems

If you have a private well, maintenance and water testing is your responsibility. If you are experiencing any issues with your well system, we suggest finding a qualified groundwater drilling contractor to address your concerns. 

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