May 16, 2013 - 2:35 PM
A new, affordable supply of potable water is now available in the District of West Kelowna with the commissioning of a filling station at Asquith and Shannon Lake Roads.
The Bulk Water Station gives residents and commercial operators the ability to fill tanks and bottles at a cost of 82 cents per cubic metre. A minimum charge of $5 per fill will apply.
Users may contact the District of West Kelowna’s Utility Billing Department at 778-797-8850 to set up an account and obtain a pin code that will enable them to access the station. Residents will be charged a onetime administration fee of $25 to cover the cost of setting up the account and issuing and activating a code.
Residents will be required to confirm West Kelowna residency to receive the residential rate. A $50 startup fee will apply to commercial and non-resident customers.
Now that the station is operational, all contractors who previously applied for a permit to obtain bulk water from a municipal hydrant are encouraged to use the new station. This will eliminate instances of backflow in the water supply system, which can potentially occur when filling from municipal hydrants.
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