McDonald Creek Water System
Size and number of connections
The system services 89 active connections.
Location
The system is located in the Allen Subdivision, in the Village of Kaslo. Kaslo is within RDCK Electoral Area D.
Source
In May 2002, the McDonald Creek water system intake was damaged beyond repair by a landslide. This event necessitated an emergency connection to the Village of Kaslo's water system. McDonald Creek users continue to receive water from the Kaslo system, which derives source water from Kemp Creek.
System description
This system was rebuilt in 2003-2004. It became a RDCK service in 2004. In 2007, the RDCK signed an agreement for the Village of Kaslo to operate the McDonald Creek water service.
Treatment
Water delivered to McDonald Creek households, as with all households served by the Village of Kaslo's water system, is treated. Kaslo's water treatment plant uses chlorination as a disinfection method.
Storage
The McDonald Creek system consists only of a distribution network and does not have any storage capacity.
Distribution system
The system consists of 1.7 kilometres of PVC pipe. This infrastructure remains in very good condition.
Fire-fighting
The system is designed to provide adequate fire protection and includes seven (7) hydrants.
Significant issues
To reduce administrative, operation, and maintenance costs, the McDonald Creek system could benefit over the long term by amalgamating with the Village of Kaslo system.
Plans for future upgrades
No upgrades to this system are planned for the near future.
Governance
This system is currently owned by RDCK and operated by the Village of Kaslo.
The content on this page was last updated December 16 2013 at 4:03 PM