Population surge in Peachland will surface new water demands. Several potential demands includes, drinking water supply, irrigation, water for energy generation, industrial supply etc. In addition uncontrolled ground water abstraction is a challenge. Therefore it is important to develop a integrated water resource management (IWRM) plan.

IWRM is defined as,

“a process which promotes the coordinated development and management of water, land and related resources, in order to maximize the resultant economic and social welfare in an equitable manner without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems”.

District of Peachland should aim to develop integrated water resource management plan during the next few years.