Water & Sewer

THE BULK WATER STATION IS OPEN. 

In order to make water more conveniently available to residential and commercial customers, the District of 100 Mile House has installed a bulk water station.

To access the bulk water station you must first open an account by submitting a completed Bulk Station PIN # Application .  An Account Access Fee of $100.00 is payable upon application.  Water will be billed at $0.015/litre.  

To use the Bulk Water Station:

1. Turn your vehicle engine off and set the parking brake when filling the water.
2. Connect your hose to the fill station (Barrel Fill) with the appropriate 2-inch male cam-lock fitting.
3. Follow prompts on screen and enter the amount of water in cubic metres of water required. (Conversion chart located by keypad).

For more information, please call: 250-395-2434.

The Bulk Water Station is located just off Exeter Truck Route (near the Co-op Cardlock).

Should you need your water turned off to complete a repair please contact us or call the District of 100 Mile House office at 250-395-2434.

$35.00 fee is applicable for all on and off services completed.

In extremely cold weather water pipes are susceptible to freezing and can rupture. You can help prevent your pipes from freezing by keeping room heated to five degrees Celsius where water lines enter the building or wrap lines with heat tape.  Check pipes frequently to ensure heat tape is operational.  Insulate water lines that run along exterior walls or are located in cold spaces. 

Pipes are most vulnerable when located:

• In a outside wall
• Under a sink on an outside wall
• In an unheated crawlspace

If your pipes have broken and you must complete an emergency repair please contact the District of 100 Mile House at 250-395-2434 or after hours 250-706-2217.

2023 Annual Water Report

2021 Annual Water Report

2020 Annual Water Report

2009 Water Conservation Plan

The District of 100 Mile House is committed to providing safe drinking water to each and every connection within its service area.  To this end the distribution system is sampled at least 3 different locations weekly. These locations change on a weekly basis. These samples are analyzed for background bacterial counts, total coliforms and E. Coli.

The water quality from our source water, at the treatment facility and within the distribution system is analyzed extensively. Samples are collected daily and analyzed locally from the raw water and treated water at the plant.  Bacteriological samples are also analyzed throughout the distribution system on a weekly basis. Also samples of our source water and from within the distribution system are taken and sent off to an accredited lab for extensive analysis.

Blockages in sewer mains can cause sewage to backup into a residence.  Blockages may result from:

• Vegetation roots growing into the line
• Improper disposal of items such as grease, wipes, diapers and other items flushed down the toilet

Failing to act in a timely manner may increase damage to yours and possibly your neighbours property.  If you suspect a blockage within the municipal sewer main please contact the District office immediately at 250-395-2434 or after hours 250-706-2156.

DO:

• Use a strainer over the drain in sinks, tubs, and showers, and empty it into the garbage, not the toilet.
• Place food scraps in the compost or garbage, scrape dishes into the garbage, not the sink.
• Use biodegradable products for cleaning and doing laundry.
• Use the manufacturer's recommended amount of detergent for cleaning (the average household uses three times more than recommended). Cutting back also saves money.
• Place a garbage can in the bathroom to dispose of solid wastes such as disposable diapers, condoms, paper towel, and personal hygiene products.
• Take pharmaceutical products to a pharmacy to be properly disposed of.
• Pour liquid fats, oils, and grease into a jar or container with a lid to cool, and then throw it in the garbage. Wipe down greasy pots and pans with a paper towel, prior to washing them, in the sink or dishwasher.
• Use the "3 Rs": Reduce, Re-use, and Recycle.

DON'T:

• Use the toilet as a garbage can.
• Pour fats, oil, or grease down the drain as they will solidify in the cold pipe.
• Pour sour milk down the drain (One litre of three per cent milk has enough fat in it to cover the surface of an Olympic-sized swimming pool). Dispose of it in the garbage.
• Wash food scraps, tea leaves, coffee grounds, or eggshells down the sink.
• Flush razor blades, condoms, pharmaceutical products, cigarette butts, nail polish remover, toilet rolls, or other non-biodegradable products down the toilet.
• Pour chemicals, paint, motor oil, pesticides, or any other harmful products down the drain. Check recycling depots for disposal information. Note: Improper disposal may result in fines.
• Flush out a commercial grease interceptor with hot water to clean it or wash it in the dishwasher. Remove all grease and dispose of it appropriately.
• Use excessive detergent, as it contains large amounts of oil, grease, and fat. It makes cleaning and treating waste water difficult and costly. This will result in less phosphate entering the water table, and will prevent excess algae growth in the water.