Water Relief in Enderby as New Reservoir Goes Live and Restrictions End
Good evening and we begin tonight in Enderby, British Columbia, with some long-awaited good news for residents and businesses who have been watching their water use closely for months.
The city has officially brought its brand-new lower reservoir into full operation and with that milestone, water restrictions in Enderby have now been lifted. For many people, this marks the end of a stressful period of conservation and uncertainty and the start of a more secure water future for the community.
This new reservoir replaces an older facility that had been showing serious signs of age. During a routine inspection, engineers discovered a significant structural problem and that raised immediate concerns about long-term safety and reliability. City officials made the call to replace it and that decision set off a major infrastructure project that’s now finally complete.
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What’s been built in its place is a modern, two-cell reservoir designed to meet today’s health and engineering standards. It’s not just about storing water. This facility plays a critical role in supplying safe drinking water and supporting fire protection, not only for the City of Enderby, but also for nearby Splatsin and Electoral Area F customers.
City officials say the reservoir has been thoroughly tested. Its controls and monitoring systems are now fully integrated into the city’s wider water network, allowing for constant oversight and reliable operation. Health authorities have also confirmed it meets all requirements for drinking water storage, which is a key step before any reservoir can go online.
There’s also a longer-term benefit here. The new reservoir has been built with future growth in mind. As the community expands, the system will be better equipped to handle increased demand and fire flow capacity across the city is expected to improve as well. That’s an important point for public safety and insurance considerations.
Mayor Huck Galbraith called the project a major investment in the health and safety of the community, saying it provides confidence that Enderby’s water system is resilient and ready for the years ahead. Funding for the project came from a mix of provincial Growing Communities grants and the city’s own asset management reserves.
Now that the reservoir is fully operational and system capacity has been restored, stage two watering restrictions have been lifted. The city is also taking a moment to thank residents for their patience and cooperation during construction.
Tonight, it’s a clear reminder that behind the scenes, infrastructure matters and when it works, entire communities feel the difference. That’s the latest from Enderby and we’ll continue to follow how this investment supports growth and safety moving forward.
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