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Erickson Water System Phase 1 Metering Project
The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) is installing water meters on all industrial, commercial, institutional, and large agricultural (5+ acre) properties connected to the Erickson Water System as part of Phase 1 of the Erickson Universal Water Metering Project.
About Phase 1
Phase 1 metering includes approximately 136 meter installations on:
- Industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) properties
- Agricultural properties with five or more acres of irrigation privilege
The current meter installation work is taking place through fall 2025, with brief water outages (typically an hour) expected during installation. Residents are notified 24–48 hours in advance through door tags. Meter installations for Phase 1 will resume in spring 2026.
Volunteer as a Firefighter
Searching for a meaningful way to serve your community that focuses on safety and teamwork? Consider a career as a volunteer firefighter.
The RDCK has 16 volunteer fire departments and 17 fire halls in the Central Kootenays.
Follow the link for more information on how you can join.
Short-Term Rental Registration and Compliance in the RDCK
In most zoned areas of the RDCK’s electoral areas, Short-Term Rentals (STRs) are not permitted. Property owners should review zoning regulations to determine whether STRs are allowed on their property.
The RDCK does not currently have a business licensing system and does not issue business licenses. As a result, there are no business licensing requirements for Short-Term Rentals in the RDCK.
STR operators must register their rentals with the Province of British Columbia and comply with all applicable RDCK regulations including zoning regulations, Official Community Plans, and Land Use Bylaws. Provincial registration and data-sharing requirements remain in effect and are enforced by the Province.
Click here for more information on provincial requirements.
For inquiries regarding Zoning, Official Community Plans, and Land Use Bylaws, please contact:
Phone: 250.352.1536
Email: plandept@rdck.bc.ca
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