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.
Water Advisory Map
Drinking water advisories can be seen on Interior Health’s advisory map.
System Information
System Description
The system was constructed in 1966, and upgraded in 1994 and 2010
Customers
177 (approximately)
Water Source
The Blue River water system derives source water from two wells adjacent to Blue River
Treatment Process
Disinfection with sodium hypochlorite
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
Blue River is located near the northern boundary of the TNRD, and is approximately 230 km from Kamloops on the Yellowhead Highway.
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
Blue River Water Master Plan
Water System Acquisition and Sustainability Strategy
Bylaw No. 2507 Water Utilities Rates
Bylaw No. 1314 Establish Local Service Area
Bylaw No. 1586 Establish Blue River Community Water System Committee
Bylaw No. 1674 Amend Boundaries of Service Area
Bylaw No. 1682 Impose Development Cost Charges
Conditions on Permit – December 8th 2008 – Blue River Community Water System
Conditions on Permit – July 31st 2020 – Blue River Community Water System
Construction Permit – August 4 2021 – Blue River CWS
GARP Final Report – September 2019 – Blue River CWS
Source Assessment Letter – July 28 2021 – Blue River CWS