Among the most important things of home ownership is to ensure a clean and safe supply of water. The links below are intended to give you the information you need in making your purchase to own your home.  The mission of the British Columbia Ground Water Association is to provide professional and technical leadership in the advancement of the ground water industry and in the protection, the promotion, and the responsible development and use of ground water resources. BCGWA Objectives - To place the ground water contracting business on a scientific and business-like basis
- To maintain an organization to assist, promote, encourage and support the interest and welfare of the Ground Water Industry in the province of British Columbia
- To foster and promote scientific education, standards, research and technique in order to imporve the methods of water well construction
- To promote and encourage harmony and co-operation between members and Government Agencies relative to the proper development and protection of the underground water supply and to generally advance the mutual interest of those engaged in the ground water industry in their own and public interest
Water Rights and LegislationBritish Columbia’s water resource is one of our most precious and important assets. From a crucial supply of drinking water to energy to recreation to irrigation, B.C. water meets many needs for many people. 
Canadian Water Quality Guidelines Qualified Well Drillers on Vancouver Island  NORTH ISLAND LABORATORIES LTD. is an independently owned Canadian company with two locations on Vancouver Island. Since 1994, North Island Labs has been dedicated to providing quality and comprehensive analytical and technical support services to a variety of clients. Our clients include industry (shellfish and finfish aquaculture, forestry, and real estate), independent contractors and engineering firms, government (First Nations, Local, Provincial, and Federal), as well as private well owners. We have considerable expertise in aquatic environmental monitoring, wastewater treatment systems monitoring, and drinking water analyses. |