The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD)’s water rebate programs are a good fit with the goals of March 22’s World Water Day, which encourages people to protect and preserve our precious lakes, rivers, wetlands and oceans so that we can leave a legacy of clean water for future generations.
“One of the best ways to celebrate World Water Day is by thinking globally and acting locally,” said Marc Rutten, the CVRD’s senior manager of engineering services. “You can act locally by valuing our water and understanding how to use it more sustainably. A great way to do that is by participating in the CVRD’s water rebate programs.”
Operating on a first-come, first-served basis while funds are available, the rebate program entitles owners of property connected to the Comox Valley water system a $75 rebate for installing high-efficiency (4.8 litre flush) or dual flush (usually three and six litre flush) CSA (Canadian Standards Association) approved toilets. There is a maximum of two toilet rebates per installation address; this includes any toilet rebates received under the 2009 and 2010 programs. Residents are also eligible for one rain barrel or cistern rebate under the 2011 program. A rebate of up to $50 will apply to the purchase of a rain barrel or cistern between 150 and 499 litres, and up to a $150 rebate for those equal to or greater than 500 litres. The cut-off for rebates for toilets and rain barrels/cisterns purchased under the 2010 program is March 31, 2011, after which 2010 rebates will no longer be honored.
Residents on water systems in the City of Courtenay, the Town of Comox and the Arden, Comox Valley, England Road, Marsden/Camco, and Greaves Crescent water local service areas are eligible for these rebates. For further details on eligibility requirements including frequently asked questions about the program visit www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/rebates. For more information about World Water Day 2011 visit www.unwater.org/worldwaterday. The Comox Valley Regional District is a federation of three electoral areas and three municipalities providing sustainable services for residents and visitors to the area. The members of the regional district work collaboratively on services for the benefit of the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.
Media contact:
Marc Rutten
Senior Manager of Engineering Services
Comox Valley Regional District
Tel: 250-334-6080
“One of the best ways to celebrate World Water Day is by thinking globally and acting locally,” said Marc Rutten, the CVRD’s senior manager of engineering services. “You can act locally by valuing our water and understanding how to use it more sustainably. A great way to do that is by participating in the CVRD’s water rebate programs.”
Operating on a first-come, first-served basis while funds are available, the rebate program entitles owners of property connected to the Comox Valley water system a $75 rebate for installing high-efficiency (4.8 litre flush) or dual flush (usually three and six litre flush) CSA (Canadian Standards Association) approved toilets. There is a maximum of two toilet rebates per installation address; this includes any toilet rebates received under the 2009 and 2010 programs. Residents are also eligible for one rain barrel or cistern rebate under the 2011 program. A rebate of up to $50 will apply to the purchase of a rain barrel or cistern between 150 and 499 litres, and up to a $150 rebate for those equal to or greater than 500 litres. The cut-off for rebates for toilets and rain barrels/cisterns purchased under the 2010 program is March 31, 2011, after which 2010 rebates will no longer be honored.
Residents on water systems in the City of Courtenay, the Town of Comox and the Arden, Comox Valley, England Road, Marsden/Camco, and Greaves Crescent water local service areas are eligible for these rebates. For further details on eligibility requirements including frequently asked questions about the program visit www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/rebates. For more information about World Water Day 2011 visit www.unwater.org/worldwaterday. The Comox Valley Regional District is a federation of three electoral areas and three municipalities providing sustainable services for residents and visitors to the area. The members of the regional district work collaboratively on services for the benefit of the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.
Media contact:
Marc Rutten
Senior Manager of Engineering Services
Comox Valley Regional District
Tel: 250-334-6080
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