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UPDATED: January 4th, 2023
Happy New Year! We have positive news with an update on water conservation efforts in our community. Even with increased visitors here at Mt. Washington during the busy holiday season, we are pleased to share that along with the precipitation received, our combined efforts to conserve water have made a difference. The springs are currently overflowing, and the snowmaking reservoir is filling, which are indicators of a positive outcome over the coming months. It is important for everyone to please still be mindful of water use throughout the community of Mt. Washington. All considerations big and small have an impact, and on behalf of Mount Washington Alpine Resort, we would like to thank everyone for doing your part and for your continued attention to the matter. Drinking water will now be available for your reusable bottles, and over the coming weeks, resort services will return to mostly normal operations. As the situation progresses, we will continue providing updates here on our website. We look forward to continuing the 2022/23 season together on a high note. See you to clink glasses over a pint in Ted's real soon!
Daily status updates are no longer being shared. Below is as of January 4th, 2023.
376m3 of water was used January 6th, 2023 vs 580m3 same day last year.
282m3 from the Middle spring and 94m3 from the East spring January 6th, 2023 vs. 580m3 pumped from the Middle spring and 0m3 from the East Spring same day last year.
As of January 7th, 2023 the Middle Spring is approx. 95.9% full. The treated water storage tank is 94.9% full.
Notice to the community and all visitors of Mt. Washington: Thursday, December 8, 2022
Heading into opening weekend, water conservation efforts are being asked of all staff, guests and residents of the Mt. Washington community. Please do your part to conserve water and bring your own drinking water supply, use provided outdoor washroom facilities when possible, and if living in the village, reduce your water use in your daily routine however possible. Thank you for your cooperation and help during these circumstances.
Notice to the community of Mt. Washington: Friday, December 2, 2022
The springs which produce Mount Washington‘s potable water supply have slowed to record low production. Expecting an increase in visitors to the mountain as our winter season and the holidays approach, there are concerns about potential water shortages, and as such proactive measures are required by all members of the community and those visiting to conserve our current water supply. With Vancouver Island experiencing the worst drought levels in over 15 years, the Puntledge River flow and the Comox Lake Reservoir level have also never been as low as they are now; the Campbell River reservoir storage is the lowest on record since 1984, BC Hydro said in a release this past Monday. Snowpack in the upper watershed is less than 25 percent of what is considered normal for this time of year. With Mt. Washington's elevation at the top of the watershed, we are among the first to be affected by water shortages.
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