Annual Water Report
Water Distribution System History
Since 1992, water purveyors in BC have been required to possess an Operating Permit issued by their Regional Health Authority, which includes following the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality and the British Columbia Drinking Water Protection Act and Drinking Water Protection Regulation.
Water Distribution System Description
The Town of Smithers water system currently draws water from three wells.
Well #1 (19th Avenue) is located about 30 feet away from the original well and is connected to the same pumphouse. It is 268 feet deep and in a sand and gravel aquifer with a 12 inch telescoping screen between 234 and 265 feet. This pumphouse is used for annual chlorine application for Spring Water Main Flushing.
Well #2 (Victoria Street) is 244 feet deep, in the same aquifer. It is well confined from potential contamination from an old landfill site, and with a similar screen from 193 to 235 feet. Its capacity is unknown, but lower than Well #1.
Well #3 (Riverside Park) is located adjacent to the Bulkley River, is 92 feet deep gravel aquifer with a similar screen from 64 to 85 feet.
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- 2018 Annual Water Report
- 2017 Annual Water Report
- 2016 Annual Water Report
- 2015 Annual Water Report
- 2014 Annual Water Report
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
| Water Distribution System History | Page 2 |
| Water Distribution System Description | Page 2 |
| Standards | Page 2 |
| Manganese | Page 3 |
| Water Storage Facilities | Page 4 |
| Well Maintenance | Page 4 |
| Valve Maintenance | Page 4 |
| Water Main Flushing | Page 4 |
| Completed Projects | Page 5 |
| Future Plans | Page 5 |
APPENDICES
| Ministry of Health Permit | Appendix "A" |
| Bacteriological Test Results | Appendix "B" 2018 |
