From a school district report:

2011/12 Budget –  Water Meter Costs (Town of Oliver water utility)

The Town of Oliver implemented water meters at local schools in 2010. Charges to the district for water became effective January 1, 2011.

From July 26th last year to June 15th of this year 24,424.20 cubic meters were used at Oliver Elementary and South Okanagan Secondary. The district estimates an additional use of 7,964.49 cubic meters from June 15 to July 26,2011, for a total use of 32,388.69 cubic meters at the two sites.

At a cost of $0.53 cents per cubic meter, the annual cost to the district is projected to be $17,166. The district projects a similar cost for Tuc-el-Nuit Elementary. There are currently two rates in place – domestic and agricultural.

The Board may wish to request the lower rate of the Town of Oliver for fields used for community use.