Vancouver Island Waterwoman Resources

'technical services and community-based research for drinking water'

The Drinking Water Reference Guide is an example of my work. It was a labour of love that had the support of many Comox Valley residents and non-profit agencies, water professionals throughout the Island, and Canada's largest labour union CUPE. I lead the project from its inception to the final product; the request for funding, research design, interviewing, writing, and presentation were all under my responsibility.

The guide oulines the drinking water resources, treatment, distribution in the Comox Valley and water governance in British Columbia and Canada. The complex water management necessary to provide you with clean, safe drinking water has been detailed in this guide.

Please use this guide as it was intended - to educate yourself, your family and friends, and your workplace about the level of complexity involved in keeping our drinking water clean, safe, and accessible.

If you prefer to look at a paper copy, the guide is available at libraries in the north Island (Nanaimo and north).


Chapter one

project outline, water glossary

Chapter two

history of water law in BC, legislation and governing bodies


Chapter three

water supply systems in the Comox Valley

Chapter four

suggestions and examples




Vancouver Island Waterwoman Resources
(250) 338.3507
Courtenay, BC
E-mail:

sonya@waterwoman.ca

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