Wilderness Mountain

About the System

The Wilderness Mountain Water System is located near the top of Mount Matheson in East Sooke. This system provides drinking water to approximately 74 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 Wilderness Mountain Water System is overseen by CRD's Water Quality division.

NOTE: Annual Reports are available late June for the previous year.

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. 

Source Water

Wilderness Mountain drinking water comes from Wilfred Reservoir, a small surface water body which lies within a protected watershed. The reservoir was created via the construction of two dams.

Water Treatment Process

Water from Wilfred Reservoir enters the Wilderness Mountain Treatment Plant. The water treatment process consists of cartridge filtration, ultraviolet (UV) disinfection and chloramine disinfection. The chloraminated water is then pumped into two storage tanks before being distributed.

Distribution System

Disinfected water is pumped into one of two concrete storage tanks with a combined capacity of 250 cubic metres and is distributed to customers through a 3,750 metre network of 150 mm (6") and 100 mm (4") PVC watermains. 

The distribution system also contains hydrants and standpipes. Service connections are provided to the property line 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.

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Territorial Acknowledgement

The CRD conducts its business within the Territories of many First Nations, all of whom have a long-standing relationship with the land and waters from time immemorial that continues to this day. Statement of Reconciliation