Active Service Alert
Electoral Area Water RestrictionsMandatory watering restrictions are in effect for CRD Electoral Areas.
Updated: May 27, 2026 - 10:56am
Surfside Park Estates
About the System
The Surfside Park Estates Water System is located on the southwest side of Mayne Island in the Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area and provides drinking water to approximately 71 service connections.
CRD Infrastructure & Water Services is responsible for the overall operation of the water system with day-to-day operation and maintenance, design and construction of water system facilities provided by CRD's Infrastructure Planning & Engineering and Water Operations divisions. The quality of drinking water provided to customers in the Surfside Park Estates Water System is overseen by CRD's Water Quality division.
- Surfside Park Estates Water Service Area Boundary Map [PDF/1.4MB]
- Surfside Park Estates Water System Annual Report [PDF/772KB]
- 2026 Surfside Park Estates Water Rates [PDF/169KB]
NOTE: Annual Reports are available late June for the previous year.
Petition Update
The petition to authorize borrowing to upgrade the Surfside Park Estates Water System has not passed. The proposed projects in the capital plan will be deferred until other sources of funding are available.
Water Restrictions
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.
- Check the service alert for up to date water conservation stages for this system.
- Visit our water restrictions page for more information about the bylaw.
Source Water
The Surfside Park Estates Water System obtains its drinking water from a well.
Water Treatment Process
The water treatment process consists of arsenic removal, ultraviolet disinfection chlorine (liquid sodium hypochlorite) disinfection.
Distribution System
Treated water is pumped to the distribution system and Surfside Reservoirs #1 and #2, separate storage tanks located adjacent to each other. Service connections are provided to the property line. Service from the property line to the dwelling is the homeowners’ responsibility. The distribution system also contains hydrants and standpipes.
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.
