EXTREME WATER SHORTAGE – HEMLOCK VALLEY

EXTREME WATER RESTRICTION IN EFFECT FOR HEMLOCK VALLEY EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

The Hemlock Utility team has been monitoring our water reservoir levels, until recently the flow into our reservoir has been similar to our usage.  This is no longer the case, and our water level has now dropped well below acceptable levels.  At this rate, we have less than a few days of water left.  We need everyone to do their part to ensure a safe supply of drinking water is available for the residents of Hemlock Valley.  If you do not live full-time in Hemlock Valley, we ask that you avoid visiting your property until this water restriction has been lifted.

Until further notice, the following are the ONLY PERMITTED uses of water:

  1. Drinking
  2. Brushing teeth by turning off the water and using only what is necessary
  3. Dishwashing, either by hand or using a high-efficiency dishwasher
  4. Shower of 5 minutes or less, but only if a flow restrictor is in place
  5. Flushing of Toilets,  only when necessary

ALL OTHER USES OF WATER ARE PROHIBITED!

Failure to conform to these restrictions will affect us all, and result in the water system being shut down. 

On behalf of the Hemlock Valley Utilities Team – Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

*** Please be aware, we have identified 2 potential well sites and have arranged a company who will drill these wells.  However, with engineering, approvals and construction they will likely not be in use until next summer.

Water Main Break – Disruption of Service

Please be advised, there is a break in the Water Main effecting Skyline Drive, Snowflake Cres & Place, and parts of Sakwi Creek Road.   These areas will see disruption of service, and all parts of the community may see a reduction in water pressure.  Crews have been dispatched to make repairs, estimated restoration of service is noon, and once repaired it will take several hours for water pressure to return to normal.

Thank you,

Hemlock Utilities Ltd.

UPDATE: PLANNED BC HYDRO OUTAGE – June 6th, 2023 – 8:00am to 5:00pm

BC HYDRO HAS RESCHEDULED THEIR SERVICE.  The outage will has been rescheduled to June 6th, 2023.

 

UPDATED: PLANNED BC HYDRO OUTAGE – June 6th, 2023 – 8:00am to 5:00pm

Hemlock Valley Utilities wishes to notify all property owners and residents of a planned power outage by BC Hydro to replace their power pole and upgrade their Transformer and Metering.   The interruption in service is scheduled for June 6th, 2023 between the hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm. All properties on-mountain and around the resort will be affected by the interruption in service.

BC Hydro will have their contractor on mountain at that time to complete the upgrades.

We would like to thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to work together to make improvements to infrastructure.

Sincerely,

The Hemlock Utilities Team

CANCELLED: PLANNED BC HYDRO OUTAGE – February 22nd, 2023 – 8:00am to 5:00pm

Attn: Home Owner / Resident

We apologize for any inconvenience, however BC HYDRO’s contractor arrived on mountain today unprepared to complete the work.  They have cancelled today’s upgrade, to be rescheduled in the Spring.

We would like to thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to work together to make improvements to infrastructure.

Sincerely,

The Hemlock Utilities Team

UPDATE: PLANNED BC HYDRO OUTAGE – February 22nd, 2023 – 8:00am to 5:00pm

BC HYDRO HAS JUST NOTIFIED THAT THEY WILL BE POSTPONING THE SERVICE.  The outage will not be occurring today, and instead has been rescheduled to February 22nd.

 

UPDATED: PLANNED BC HYDRO OUTAGE – February 22nd, 2023 – 8:00am to 5:00pm

 

Hemlock Valley Utilities wishes to notify all property owners and residents of a planned power outage by BC Hydro to replace their power pole and upgrade their Transformer and Metering.   The interruption in service is scheduled for February 22nd, 2023 between the hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm. All properties on-mountain and around the resort will be affected by the interruption in service.

BC Hydro will have their contractor on mountain at that time to complete the upgrades.

We would like to thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to work together to make improvements to infrastructure.

Sincerely,

The Hemlock Utilities Team

PLANNED BC HYDRO OUTAGE – February 1st, 2023 – 7:00am to 5:00pm

Hemlock Valley Utilities wishes to notify all property owners and residents of a planned power outage by BC Hydro to replace their power pole and upgrade their Transformer and Metering.   The interruption in service is scheduled for February 1st, 2023 between the hours of 7:00am to 5:00pm. All properties on-mountain and around the resort will be affected by the interruption in service.

BC Hydro will have their contractor on mountain at that time to complete the upgrades.

We would like to thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to work together to make improvements to infrastructure.

Sincerely,

The Hemlock Utilities Team