Service Area
The Rutland Waterworks District is one of Kelowna's five major water utilities. It comprises a relatively small area in South Rutland, bounded mostly by Highway 33 and Mission Creek.
Check the map below, or look up your street to find which utility supplies your water.
A Table Comparing Kelowna's Five Major Water Utilities
| Water Purveyor | Water Source | Distribution | Total Serviced Hectares | Total No. Units | Average Monthly Domestic Water Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain Irrigation District | Mission Creek watershed | Gravity Fed / Mission Creek | 4,775 | 6,227 | N/A |
| City of Kelowna | Okanagan Lake | Pumped | 3,035 | 17,000 | N/A |
| Glenmore-Ellison Improvement District | Postill Lake Chain | Pumped / Gravity Fed | 1,462 | 3,200 | N/A |
| Rutland Waterworks District | Groundwater | Pumped | 591 | 5,547 | $12.98 + consumption over 5,000 gallons |
| South East Kelowna Irrigation District | McCulloch Lake | Gravity Fed | 3,683 | 1,500 | N/A |
A Table Comparing the Water Usage of Kelowna's Five Major Water Utilities
| Water Purveyor | Average Summer Consumption | Average Winter Consumption | Percentage of Water Used for Domestic | Percentage of Water Used for Agriculture |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain Irrigation District | 92,700 | 6,800 | 20 | 80 |
| City of Kelowna | 68,000 | 24,000 | 95 | 5 |
| Glenmore-Ellison Improvement District | 28,390 | 3,785 | 15 | 85 |
| Rutland Waterworks District | 15,500 | 4,920 | 95 | 5 |
| South East Kelowna Irrigation District | 10,220 | 3,785 | 15 | 85 |