It is imperative that water be boiled or disinfected until further notice. You may also choose to use an approved alternative water source. Water intended for drinking, washing fruits or vegetables, making beverages or ice, or brushing teeth must be boiled for one minute.
The acceptable boiling or disinfection method is as follows:
1) Bring water to a rapid boil for at least one (1) minute.
Should someone other than the property owner occupy the residence (such as a tenant), please provide this information to them. For specific questions, please contact the TNRD toll free at 1-877- 377-8673. Click here to learn more about turbidity.
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
- Vavenby Certified Water Analysis Test Results 2017
- Vavenby Certified Water Analysis Test Results 2016
- Vavenby Certified Water Analysis Test Results 2015
- Vavenby Certified Water Analysis Test Results 2013
- Vavenby Certified Water Analysis Test Results 2012
- Vavenby 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 Vavenby system was largely built in the early 1970’s and upgraded in 2005
Customers
114 (approximately)
Water Source
The Vavenby water system obtains its water from a river intake on the North Thompson 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.
Waterworks Newsletter
Below, view the latest bi-annual Waterworks newsletter, which is mailed to TNRD Community Water System customers.
Location
Vavenby is a small community located approximately 25 kilometres east of Clearwater on the Yellowhead Highway.
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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/