We are commonly asked where The Cottage at Cultus Lake gets its drinking water from? Because its an interesting topic that fascinates most we’d like to share the answer with everybody.
Our drinking water comes from an extensive aquifer below the central part of the Columbia Valley, which extends from Cultus Lake to beyond the Canada/U.S. border, stretching 8.7 km2. It is at least 50 m in thickness and about 1000 m in width and is approximately 110 feet below the earth’s surface.
Known as The Columbia Valley Aquifer, it has been studied by a number agencies, more recently by the Ministry of Environment which has characterized the aquifer as a large, deep, fast moving body of water with good drainage in the Columbia Valley region holding an estimated 130.5 billion litres of groundwater! It is primarily recharged from rainfall and snow melt as well as water from springs, creeks and streams which add approximately 26 billion litres of water into the aquifer each year.
What is most fascinating is the amount of groundwater withdrawal, which is estimated at only 0.15 billion litres/year. In summary, the aquifer is used very little by residents; only 0.6% of the actual water is used
A unique water distribution system has been designed specifically for The Cottage community. Groundwater from the aquifer is collected in a holding reservoir and gravity fed to the community when needed. The water is not chlorinated, and therefore, we enjoy clean and clear drinking water that tastes amazing! Come out and see for yourself – have a glass on us.
Grab your camera, pack a picnic basket and hop in the car for a beautiful day of spectacular fall foliage and colors at Cultus Lake. Take a scenic drive down Columbia Valley Highway; this charming road is decorated with leaves of brilliant red, deep orange and shimmering yellow and lined with concaved cedars and great stands of maples. When you reach The Cottages at Cultus Lake, pull into our visitor parking, say hello to us in the Presentation Centre (open Saturday and Sunday from 12noon – 5pm during the month of October), and take a stroll through our nestled neighbourhood where our country lanes and pathways will gently wind you through the 45 acres of fully gated cottage community.
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Up here at The Cottages at Cultus Lake, the narrow country lanes are busy with games of street hockey, little ones learning how to ride a bicycle, and families out for a stroll. Front porches are filled with friends and neighbours gathering at the end of a fun-filled day for a well deserved chilled Chardonnay, and the air is alive with sounds of children’s laughter, the delicious smell of barbeque, and a proud sense of community spirit!
With the sun shining and not a cloud in the sky, cottage owners spent their holiday weekend outdoors, surrounded by nature. Neighbours reconnected, enjoying each other’s company on the back porch, while families celebratedThe Cottages Annual Egg Hunt in Tall Timbers Park; a 2 acre forest positioned in the center of the 45 acre community offering nature inspired activities including campfires and picnics.
Regatta anyone?