The Project
The District of Clearwater has received grant funding through the Province of British Columbia’s Water Meter Pilot Project to support the installation of water meters on residential, commercial, and industrial services connected to the District’s water system.
Users of the District water system, including residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial, currently use water at a rate well above national and comparable community averages. This use may be related to leakage within the District’s water system or on private property. With support from the Province, the District is moving forward with a universal water metering program to better understand water use, reduce unnecessary demand, and support the long-term sustainability of the water system.
Why Universal Water Metering?
Universal water metering is an important step toward improving the long-term sustainability, resilience, and cost-effective operation of the Clearwater water system.
The data collected will help the District:
- Detect leaks earlier and reduce water loss;
- Understand how water is used throughout the system;
- Support responsible planning and infrastructure investment;
- Promote water conservation and reduce strain on infrastructure;
- Improve service reliability;
- Support drought, wildfire, and extreme weather preparedness; and
- Improve eligibility for future grants, many of which require metering and water use data.
As a small local government water purveyor, the District’s goal is to manage water infrastructure safely, efficiently, and responsibly. Better water use information will help reduce unnecessary demand, lower treatment and pumping requirements, reduce operating costs, and extend the life of existing infrastructure.
To read more information, check out the web page: https://www.districtofclearwater.com/residents/universal-water-metering-project/