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
- Spences Bridge Certified Water Analysis Test Results 2021
- Spences Bridge Certified Water Analysis Test Results 2017
- Spences Bridge Certified Water Analysis Test Results 2015
- Spences Bridge Certified Water Analysis Test Results 2013
- Spences Bridge Certified Water Analysis Test Results 2012
- Spences Bridge Certified Water Analysis Test Results 2011
Water Advisory Map
Drinking water advisories can be seen on Interior Health’s advisory map.
System Information
System Description
The system was constructed in the 1950s-60s. The water distribution was upgraded in 2012 and 2016, constructed predominantly in PVC.
Customers
135 approximately (combined Cook’s Ferry Indian Band and TNRD customers)
Water Source
The Spences Bridge Water system obtains its water from a set of three wells on Cooks Ferry Indian Band land
Treatment Process
Disinfection by 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
Spences Bridge is a small rural residential community located 50 kilometres south of Cache Creek on the Trans-Canada 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
Utility Rates Bylaw 2840 (effective April 1, 2024)
Spences Bridge Water Master Plan
Water System Acquisition and Sustainability Strategy
Bylaw No. 2507 Water Utilities Rates (effective until March 31, 2024)