Here is a list of all of our water supply tanks with their capacities. Tanks in red text are currently being installed and we are hoping will be on line by early 2011.
| Tank | Gallons | Loads | Comments |
| Carmichael | 16,000 | 10 | |
| Sandpiper | 16,000 | 10 | Central Road |
| Whaling Station | 16,000 | 10 | |
| Firehall | 10,000 | 6 | Trickle fills from well |
| Co-op | 26,000 | 17 | |
| Mount Road | 26,000 | 17 | |
| School | 10,000 | 6 | Trickle fills from well |
| Recycling Depot | 6,000 | 4 | |
| Joe King Ballpark | 6,000 | 4 | |
| Bond Road | 21,350 | 16 | |
| DePape | 20,000 | 15 | |
| Periwinkle | 17,000 | 15 | |
| Savoie Road | 20,000 | 15 | |
| Galleon | 15,000 | 15 | |
| Euston Rd | 25,000 | 17 |
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I have been waiting for 3 years now to benefit from the great savings in home insurance, that we were promised when the tanks were installed next to our driveway… the rumours of great savings are true… my insurance broker confirmed that with me, but we are still waiting ! Apparently, the procedure is for the Fire Dept to submit proof of installation to the underwriters ..?
This is what I was told by Giff, at least 3 years ago, and more recently by my insurance company.. Why am I still waiting then? I have lost hundreds of dollars , that could have been saved, if a little follow up paperwork that was promised, was actually done..
I’d like to know what’s up? Has anyone on the island reaped the financial benefits yet? I appreciate the obvious safety benefits of having great water supply nearby, and I appreciate the hard work and dedication of the firefighters to protect our island… but saving money is always nice too..