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Other Water Supply Options
There are problems with many of the water supply systems within the Oceanside and surrounding area.
Urban Water Supply System Waste : Case Study
Aging infrastructure, faulty irrigation systems, earth movement breaking pipes and many other factors can contribute to the waste of large volumes of pure treated drinking water.
Algae in Drinking Water
The water at the drinking-water intake in the Englishman River had a greenish tinge. Could it be algae?
Emergency Preparedness
The following are potential emergency situations that could benefit from upland water storage, using off- channel reservoirs, with supply wells feeding continuous, gravity pipelines.
Evapotranspiration Potential
Water retention on land, infiltration of groundwater, cloud formation, precipitation and many other environmental factors, are related to evapotranspiration.
Building an Accurate Watershed Model in 3D at Home
A how-to on creating your own model at home.
History of Water Use in the Area
This Area of Vancouver Island used to be a Big Swamp.! What Happened!?
Water Testing
The results of tests, from samples of water, can be misleading. There are many reasons why water samples may not be truly representative of water quality or purity.
Precipitation and Climate
Precipitation on the North-East side of the Mt. Arrowsmith range, varies from an annual average of 200 cms in the high elevations, to 95 cms near the coast.
For the Media
Eileen Wicks emigrated to Canada from England with her husband Trevor in 1968. They now live on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. Eileen is a fit and adventurous person living with some dementia. Her outdoor lifestyle came to an abrupt halt on January 12th 2022 when she was snatched from her home. She is now confined in an institution with a very poor quality of life. Trevor has limited visitation rights and Eileen spends much of her day alone.
Seniors' Health
This article is to help promote walking outdoors and other activities that can help individuals with cognitive malfunction, as well as developing a care and quality of life plan.
Water Source Protection
Water Source Protection is the most effective method of preventing drinking water contamination.
Planning Ahead
Wills, Representation Agreements, and Advanced Directives and more.
Advanced Care Planning is recommended for everyone over 65 years old.
Workable Solutions
Aging in place is gaining popularity with older people staying in their own homes longer rather than moving into care facilities. In most cases, with a little planning and the right supports, older people can look forward to a future life in the comfort of their homes and communities.