Ladysmith, CVRD Sign Deal Paving Way for Saltair Water Supply

Ladysmith, CVRD sign deal paving way for Saltair water supply

Residents in Saltair are one step closer to having a new source of treated drinking water. The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) and the Town of Ladysmith have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that sets the stage for a future agreement to supply treated bulk water to the Saltair Water Service in Electoral Area G. The proposed arrangement would see treated water supplied from Ladysmith’s Water Filtration Plant, complementing two newly …

Granisle on verge of safe, stable water supply

Following years of concern and a “do not consume” order issued in December 2025, Granisle residents may finally be on the verge of having a safe, stable water supply. A consultant’s report issued last week concludes that, pending approval by Northern Health, the water produced by the Granisle water treatment system, “may be considered potable for normal domestic use.” A timeline for Northern Health’s acceptance or rejection of the assessment has…