Funding from the province is going towards new water meters in Witset and South Hazelton.
They are part of a $50 million investment across 19 small rural and first nation communities.
“Drinking water is an incredibly precious resource,” said Minister of State for Local Governments and Rural Communities Brittny Anderson.
“Small and rural communities in B.C. face higher financial and management capacity challenges, and water metering helps communities identify leaks, conserve drinking water, and keep costs down for businesses and residents.”
According to the province, this could save up to 1.5 billion litres of water annually.
Research into the benefits, challenges and opportunities associated with water metering in small communities is also included.
A full list of communities can be found here.
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