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The West Popkum bulk water system service area was established by the Regional District of Fraser-Cheam in 1989 and was later converted to a Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) service area after amalgamation of the regional districts. The system provides water to approximately 230 customer accounts in the community of West Popkum, in Electoral Area D, making it the largest electoral area water system operated by the FVRD. The source water for this system is groundwater from a well. There is a 464-m3 reservoir that provides storage for the system. The West Popkum water system also has an iron and manganese removal system in place.
The FVRD has been exploring the feasibility of integrating the three water systems in Electoral Area D, namely the West Popkum, Bridal Falls, and Cheam View (Berston Road) systems. This integration would improve low pressure zones and other problems currently faced by the individual systems, as well as improve fire protection throughout the service areas.
West Popkum Water System Fees (PDF)
Emergency Response Plan
The Drinking Water Protection Regulation requires that emergency response and contingency plans are developed for each water system. These plans identify roles and responsibilities of the regional district in the event of an emergency that affects the water supply. The plans also identify contingency measures to be put in place in the event of a loss of water.
To report a water problem in your area, please call the Engineering and Environmental Services Department at 1-800-528-0061.