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Nanaimo Water Day 2016
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Your Community’s Water
Presentation by Julie Pisani Regional District of Nanaimo
Drinking Water and Watershed Protection Program Coordinator
Drinking Water and Watershed Protection
A regional program to learn more about our
watersheds and encourage water efficiency and watershed
protection.
South - RDN Water Sources: groundwater aquifers
North Cedar Lantzville All Rural Areas
Water Sources: groundwater wells Water Sources: surface water
Jump Lake Reservoir
Jump Creek
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• South Fork of the Nanaimo River
• Dam and Intake
Water Supply: Surface Water
South Fork Water Treatment Plant
Ecosystem Needs
• Water for fish, birds, frogs
Spiritual, Cultural Values Understanding More About Our Water
Stream Levels & Flows
Groundwater Levels
Precipitation & Snowpack
Demand
Water Quality
Stream Levels & Flows: Nanaimo River March 2015 – March 2016
Stream Levels & Flows: Ecosystem Health
Flows
Physical Habitat
Water Quality
Species Interactions
Landscape Connectivity
Low flows, high flows, floods
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Groundwater Monitoring Groundwater Levels
BC Observation Well #232
Harby Road, Lantzville
Snowpack
This is Jump Creek Snow Station in the upper Nanaimo River Watershed.
Existing Climate and Hydrometric Stations
- Precipitation data - Stream level data
Nanaimo Rainfall
388
236
356
189
161
82
34
84
218
308
390 376
175
111
153
68 71
46
19 18
73
101
179
209
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450
January February March April May June July August September October November December
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Jump Creek Precip (mm)
Nanaimo City Precip (mm)
Nanaimo Rainfall + Demand
388
236
356
189
161
82
34
84
218
308
390 376
175
111
153
68 71
46
19 18
73
101
179
209
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Jump Creek Precip (mm)
Nanaimo City Precip(mm)
Outdoor watering
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Water Demand Over Time Water Demand Over Time District of Lantzville
Water Demand
• Not just for our household use, but to grow our local food!
Water Quality Monitoring
Ongoing Efforts for Water Sustainability
Improve efficiency
Learn more about the resource
Collaborative water planning on a regional,
watershed scale
• Watersmart landscaping • Rainwater harvesting • Efficient appliances • Smart Irrigation
• Continue and expand monitoring
• Traditional ecological knowledge
• Public education
• Water sustainability plans
• Cooperative approach • Public involvement
Shared Responsibility
• Residents • Government • Industry • Commercial • Rural • Urban
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Intrinsic Value of Water
• Abundant yet rare
• Irreplaceable
• Priceless yet valuable
• Offers an amazing opportunity for cooperation
THANK YOU!
ENJOY NANAIMO WATER DAY
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