Cowichan Valley Water Use Reports
Below are details regarding the volume of water used by CVRD operated community water systems. Community water system usage data from our partners including municipalities, First Nations, improvement districts, and private operators could also be displayed on this page as the information becomes available. Not included below are agricultural users or households with private wells. To find your water system, check out our interactive Water Systems Map.
The amount of water used is measured in cubic metres (m³). What is a cubic metre? It is a cube, 1m x 1m x 1m, or roughly the size of a stove, washing machine, or filing cabinet. An olympic swimming pool holds roughly 2,500 cubic metres.
CVRD water utilities
The CVRD operates 19 water utilities providing nearly 3,700 connections to people and businesses in communities across the region. These utilities withdraw from various ground and surface water bodies.