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The Nanoose Bay Peninsula Water Service Area was established in 2005 by amalgamating the water service areas locally known as Madrona, Wall Beach, Driftwood, Nanoose (Beachcomber), Fairwinds, Arbutus Park, and West Bay. The water supply comes from a series of groundwater wells located in the Nanoose Bay Peninsula, and is supplemented (as required) with surface water from the Englishman River.
The Decourcey Water Service Area was established in 1998 in a rural area south of Nanaimo, and comprises two properties on Bissel Road and three on Pylades Drive. The water source for the Decourcey Water Service Area comes from one groundwater well located nearby. The water source is chlorinated and stored in one reservoir.
The River's Edge Water Service Area was established in 2003 and comprises an area near the southern boundary of the City of Parksville between the Island Highway and the Englishman River. The water source for the River's Edge Water Service Area comes from a series of groundwater wells located nearby. The water source is chlorinated and stored in one reservoir.
The San Pareil Water Service Area was established in 1999 when the RDN acquired the existing Bubbling Springs Water Utility. This system is located northeast of the bridge just prior to entering the City of Parksville. The water source for the San Pareil Water Service Area comes from a series of groundwater wells located nearby. The water source is chlorinated, disinfected with UV, and stored in two reservoirs.
The Surfside Water Service Area was established in 1986 and comprises an area north of Qualicum Beach on Surfside Drive and part of McFeely Drive. The water source for the Surfside Water Service Area comes from two groundwater wells located nearby. The water source is chlorinated and pumped into the system on demand.
The French Creek Water Service Area was established in 1980 and comprises an area west of Drew Road to Yambury Road and south of the Island Highway between the City of Parksville and the Town of Qualicum Beach (the Sandpiper Subdivision). The water source formerly came from a series of groundwater wells. As of November 4, 2021, the water source for the French Creek Water Service Area is a bulk water supply from the Town of Qualicum Beach. The water is chlorinated, stored in a reservoir, and pumped into the system on demand.
The Melrose Terrace Water Service Area was established in April 2005 when the RDN acquired the existing Melrose Terrace Strata Plan VIS3747 water system. The water service area is located near the Alberni Highway southwest of Coombs. The water source for the Melrose Terrace Water Service Area comes from one groundwater well located nearby. The water supply is chlorinated and stored in a single reservoir.
The Whiskey Creek Water Service Area was established in 2011 when the RDN acquired the existing Whiskey Creek Water District. The water service area supplies water to the Westerlea Estates subdivision located eight kilometres southwest of Qualicum Beach on the south side of Highway 4. The water source formerly came from Crocker Creek. As of December 2021, the water source for the for the Whiskey Creek Water Service Area comes from one groundwater well that was drilled nearby. The water supply is chlorinated, treated with ultra-violet (UV) light, and stored in one concrete reservoir.
The Westurne Heights Water Service Area was established in 2016 when the RDN acquired the existing Westurne Heights Water Utility. Water is supplied to properties along Westurne Heights Road, located 2.2 kilometers south of the intersection of Highway 4 and Chatsworth Road in Whiskey Creek. The water source for the Westurne Heights Water Service Area comes from one groundwater well located nearby. The water supply is chlorinated and stored in two underground reservoirs.