About the System
The Wilderness Mountain Water System is located near the top of Mount Matheson in East Sooke on Vancouver Island in the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area and provides drinking water to approximately 73 customers. CRD Integrated Water Services is responsible for the overall operation of the water system with day-to-day operation and maintenance, design and construction of water system facilities provided by the CRD Infrastructure Engineering and Operations Divisions. The quality of drinking water provided to customers in the Wilderness Mountain Water System is overseen by the CRD Water Quality Division.
Water Conservation
The CRD's Stage 1 Watering Schedule is in effect May 1 until September 30. By following the Stage 1 Watering Schedule and using water wisely outdoors, you can help save water, money, time and the environment.
Source Water
The Wilderness Mountain Water System obtains its drinking water from Wilfred Reservoir, a small surface water body which lies within a protected watershed and was created by the construction of two dams.
Water Treatment Process
Water from Wilfred Reservoir enters the Wilderness Mountain Treatment Plan. The water treatment process consists of cartridge filtration, ultraviolet disinfection and chloramine disinfection. The chloraminated water is then pumped to two distribution system tanks and to the distribution system.
Distribution System
Disinfected water is pumped to one of two concrete storage tanks with a combined capacity of 250 cubic metres and then is distributed to customers through a 3,750 metre network of 150 mm (6") and 100 mm (4") PVC watermains. Service from the property line to the dwelling is the homeowners’ responsibility. The distribution system also contains hydrants and standpipes.