System Information
System Description
The system was constructed in 1975, with upgrades in 2001 and 2010
Customers
42 (approximately)
Water Source
The Black Pines water system derives source water from a deep well
Treatment Process
Disinfected with sodium hypochlorite
Black Pines Community Water System Loan Information
Water Quality Reports and Data Summaries
Bacteriological Water Data
Interior Health facilitates the sampling, transporting, and laboratory analysis for small water systems. Bacteriological and chemical sample results are stored in the Interior Health database. You can search the database below or visit Interior Health’s website.
Comprehensive Water Data
- Black Pines Certified Water Analysis Test Results 2024
- Black Pines Certified Water Analysis Test Results 2018
- Black Pines Certified Water Analysis Test Results 2017
- Black Pines Certified Water Analysis Test Results 2016
- Black Pines Certified Water Analysis Test Results 2015a
- Black Pines Certified Water Analysis Test Results 2015b
- Black Pines Certified Water Analysis Test Results 2013
Water Advisory Map
Drinking water advisories can be seen on Interior Health’s interactive advisory map.
Annual Watering Restrictions
Watering restrictions are in place for all TNRD water systems from May 1 to September 15. Watering is prohibited between the hours of 11 am and 6 pm. Even numbered houses can water on even days and odd numbered houses can water on odd days. To learn more and find helpful tips for water conservation, visit our Watering Restrictions webpage.
Location
Black Pines is a small residential community located on the west bank of the North Thompson River, 30 km north of Kamloops.
Water System News
Contact
Water Service
TNRD Utility Services
250-377-6284
250-318-7515 (Emergency after-hours)
utilityservices@tnrd.ca
Billing
TNRD Accounts Receivable
250-377-6292
ar@tnrd.ca
Links
Interior Health’s water database
https://www.interiorhealth.ca/YourEnvironment/DrinkingWater/Pages/WaterSamples.aspx
Interior Health’s water advisory map
https://drinkingwaterforeveryone.ca/advisorymap/
Documents
Utility Rates Bylaw 2840 (effective April 1, 2024)
Black Pines Water Master Plan
Water System Acquisition and Sustainability Strategy
Bylaw No. 2507 Water Utilities Rates (effective until March 31, 2024)