Active Service Alert
Electoral Area Water RestrictionsMandatory watering restrictions are in effect for CRD Electoral Areas.
Updated: May 14, 2026 - 10:22am
Sticks Allison
About the System
The Sticks Allison Water System is located on the north shore of Galiano Island in the Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area and provides drinking water to approximately 37 service connections.
CRD's Infrastructure & Water Services is responsible for the overall operation of the water system with day-to-day operation, design and construction of water system facilities provided by CRD's Infrastructure Engineering & Planning and Water Operations divisions. The quality of drinking water provided to customers in the Sticks-Allison Water System is overseen by CRD's Water Quality division.
- Sticks Allison Water Service Boundary Map [PDF/1.1MB]
- Sticks Allison Water System Annual Report [PDF/1MB]
- 2026 Sticks Allison Water Rates [PDF/192KB]
NOTE: Annual Reports are available late June for the previous year.
Water Restrictions
Current Conservation Stage: Stage One
Every drop counts! Visit our resource page for more ways to use water wisely.
Water Conservation Bylaw 4492
The Electoral Area Water Conservation Bylaw (4492) is in effect May 1 to September 30, unless otherwise authorized by the General Manager of Infrastructure & Water Services. Visit our Water Restrictions page to learn more.
Source Water
The Sticks Allison Water System obtains its drinking water from a deep well located 75m east of Galiano Way Rd and 400m south of Sticks Allison Rd.
Water Treatment Process
The well water is disinfected at the well-head using ultraviolet light and chlorine (liquid sodium hypochlorite).
Distribution System
Disinfected water is pumped to a 90,000 litre storage reservoir and then is distributed to customers through a network of 100mm (4") pipes. The distribution system contains both fire hydrants and standpipes. Service connections are provided to the property with curb stops and individual household meters. Service from the property line to the dwelling is the homeowners’ responsibility.
Emergency Notifications
Register for the Public Alert Notification System to receive drinking water related notifications such as boil water advisories. This system is also used to notify Electoral Area residents in the event of a disaster or emergency such as earthquakes, tsunami warnings, or hazardous spills.
