Water Technician/Operator position has been filled as of October 16, 2023 by resident Kathleen Conabree. You can reach her by email at hedleywatersystem@gmail.com or by phone at (250) 328 9368 in the case of a water inquiry or emergency.
The Evacuation Alert issued by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Emergency Operations Centre (RDOS EOC) on Wednesday, May 5, 2023, remains in effect for 75 properties in Electoral Area “D” due to the threat of flooding from Shuttleworth Creek in Okanagan Falls.
Warm weather is forecast over the next several days, and increased inflows are anticipated into Shuttleworth Creek and tributaries and rivers across the Regional District. The RDOS is reminding residents and property owners to take steps now to prepare for flooding. This includes moving items in and around your home to higher ground and preparing your family and pets in case an Evacuation Order is issued on short notice.
The RDOS will continue monitoring Shuttleworth Creek and will rescind the Evacuation Alert when conditions change.
You can RECYCLE your small batteries and cell phones at the HID office.
All household batteries are accepted at the HID office for recycling. Drop them off in person from Monday to Friday between 10 am and 2 pm or through the office mail slot after
hours. Only household batteries are allowed. NO liquid filled batteries will be accepted. Recharging the planet by Recycling your batteries.
The next Monthly Meeting will be on May 15 at 10 a.m. at the Community Club Hall.
For more information, please review Bylaw No. 2898, 2020 on the RDOS website at www.rdos.bc.ca.
“Open burning of permitted burning materials closes at midnight on Saturday, April 15, 2023, in the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS). The closure is outlined in Bylaw No. 2898, 2020, a bylaw to regulate open burning within five RDOS Fire Protection Areas of Anarchist, Kaleden, Naramata, Okanagan Falls, and Willowbrook. If your property is located outside the areas listed above, please check with your local authority or the Province of B.C.
Open burning is not permitted April 15 to October 15 each year. To access the Burn Authorization application, please visit the RDOS website and select Permits & Licences. You can also access the Public Parcel Viewer to view Fire District Boundary locations. Please note, depending on conditions, burning season may end earlier at the discretion of the local fire chiefs.
Campfires are permitted after April 15, 2022, subject to Bylaw No. 2898, 2020. A campfire is an open fire that burns wood in one pile not exceeding 0.5 metres in height and 0.5 metres in width, and specifically for heating or warmth, cooking, or Indigenous ceremonial purpose. Campfires may be restricted by the fire chief at any time, and the Fire District will abide by a provincial fire ban in the vicinity of the Fire District.
The use of fireworks shall be in accordance with provincial regulations or Regional District Fireworks Bylaw No. 2854, 2019 for Electoral Areas “D”, “F”, and “I”.”
The maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) for arsenic in drinking water is 0.010 mg/L (10 pg/L). We are very safely below these levels in all reports since 2018. Monthly water test results can be found here.
HEDLEY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS
SPRINKLING REGULATIONS
MAY 1, 2017 to SEPTEMBER 30, 2017
Summer weather always leads to a substantial increase in water usage. As summers become hotter and drier, conservation of water is becoming more important in our region. In addition, excessive pumping raises our power costs. When water demand in town exceeds the capacity of one pump, we are forced to run both pumps at once. This raises our electricity demand and allows FortisBC to bill us at a higher rate for the entire month, even if both pumps are only running for a few hours.
To keep water tolls down, Trustees have elected to go on a Time of Use Electricity Rate. As much as possible, we operate our pump during FortisBC’s off peak hours. By doing this we can save up to $1000 per month on our electricity bill during the summer months.
Reduced pumping also minimizes wear and tear on pumps, which are expensive to repair and replace.
STARTING MAY 1, 2017, watering of lawns and gardens will be subject to the following restrictions, pursuant to Section 21 (a), By-Law No. 232:
No use of sprinklers between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Odd number houses will sprinkle on odd numbered days
Even number houses will sprinkle on even numbered days
Sprinklers cannot be left running all night unless on a timer device
Hand watering is permitted any time – (this means you must be holding the hose)
Please turn off your sprinkler in the event of a fire in your area
Violators may be subject to a fine pursuant to By-Law No. 232
Your cooperation with these restrictions is appreciated,
The Board of Trustees