Village of Pemberton's Water Source and Water Loss Study (Revised)

Type of initiative FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots
Sector Water
Project value$162,000
Project Type Feasibility Study
Sub Sector Water Conservation
Grant amount$80,000
Program type GMF
Municipality Village of Pemberton, BC
Status Fully Disbursed
Population 3,407
Project timeline 2008 - 2011
Project number 9541

Description

The Village of Pemberton will conduct a water loss study program to help reduce its water consumption, which is nearly double the national average. The primary objective is to locate leaks by installing two or three temporary flow meters on Village watermains. Metering will help quantify water consumption and better target water conservation initiatives. Because the Village’s water comes from a single source and has some quality issues, the Village wants also to identify a second secure water source and design a water treatment system. This will involve geotechnical analysis including drilling and groundwater testing, identification of water treatment requirements, preparation of a detailed design for a water treatment system, and stakeholder consultations. The project will ensure that the Village reduces the risk to human health by maintaining water quality. As well, it will help to reduce water loss, diminish energy use and decrease the chemicals currently used for water treatment.

Applicant

Village of Pemberton, BC