Homeowners in Vanderhoof, Valemount and McBride will soon benefit from new water meters.
The BC Government is providing $49.3 million in funding to help replace 14,700 meters in 19 small, rural and First Nations communities across the province.
“Drinking water is an incredibly precious resource,” said Minister of State for Local Governments and Rural Communities Brittny Anderson.
“Small and rural communities in BC face higher financial and management capacity challenges, and water metering helps communities identify leaks, conserve drinking water, and keep costs down for businesses and residents.”
According to the province, this investment could help save up to 1.5 billion litres of water each year.
It’s estimated that once installed, the meters can help reduce water use by up to 30 per cent.
The program also includes research that will study the benefits and investigate challenges and opportunities associated with water metering in small communities.
A list of communities receiving funding can be found here.
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