The long road to water management in Osoyoos
The Town of Osoyoos is finally nearing completion of the water meter installation project which began back in July 2024.
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Water billing continues to perplex some residents
The appearance in recent weeks, of utility bills for water, sewer and garbage for the first quarter of 2025 has resulted in a flood of calls into the town office and mayhem on local social media as mis- and dis-information ran rampant.
RDOS kicks universal water metering decision to 2025
Are outdoor water meter pits the best option, should there be tiered billing or non-tiered billing – these were just some of the questions that resulted in the decision around implementing universal water metering becoming deferred again.
Neptune provides update, answers questions on meter installations
Installation of water meters in homes and businesses in Osoyoos is moving along just swimmingly, according to a progress report to a council committee this week.
Water meters rolling out, CAO addresses questions
Providing the quarterly update for the Operational Services department, Rod Risling, CAO for the Town of Osoyoos noted the heavy workload the department was under given the ongoing projects and staff shortage including a still empty director position.
Water meter refusal carries $500/day penalty
With the compulsory installation of water meters underway in Osoyoos, the town has approved a $500-per-day fine against anyone refusing to comply with the program.
RDOS planning to implement universal water metering
The Regional District of the Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) will begin the process of implementing universal water metering in all water systems they own and manage.
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Annual water report flows through council
Oliver’s 2022 Annual Water Report flowed through Council on March 27 with full support and sent to the Town’s website with no discussion.
Water metering unavoidable: CAO
“Water, water is a big one,” the town’s new chief administrator says thoughtfully as we sit down to discuss his role in stickhandling the issues Osoyoos is confronting.
“It’s a big issue, it’s going to be big money and so we really need to start moving on that now,” notes Rod Risling, Osoyoos Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
Oliver resident slams water rates, councillor agrees
Lyonel Doherty Times-Chronicle At least one property owner is speaking out against “exorbitant”...
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