Water quality has improved in Crofton after the Municipality of North Cowichan completed what it called “important upgrades to the system.”
A new chlorination system has been installed at the Robert Street reservoirs. Mayor Rob Douglas said the required improvements will serve most Crofton residents.
“These reservoirs receive water from the Crofton mill and supply approximately 80 per cent of Crofton residents, while many of the remaining homes are served by the South End system,” Douglas said. “Island Health requires all potable water systems must be chlorinated to ensure safe drinking water.”
The project, installed in February of this year, replaces the previous system and provides a more consistent chlorine level. Douglas said the upgrade will also have other benefits.
“It improves staff safety by reducing handling risks and can operate for up to 25 days before needing to be refilled,” he said, compared with weekly maintenance under the old system.
Other improvements include an alarm system. With the project complete, Douglas said all three of North Cowichan’s water systems now use the upgraded technology.
