Water Quality Advisory LIFTED
In consultation with the Environmental Health Officer, the Water Quality Advisory has been lifted.
03 February, 2026
WATER QUALITY ADVISORY
The Van Anda Improvement District has issued a WATER QUALITY ADVISORY
The Environmental Health Officer has recommended a water quality advisory within the Van Anda Improvement District. Please note, this is not a Boil Water Notice.
Those with health concerns may wish to follow the guidelines of the Boil Water Notice, which states that water should be boiled for two minutes prior to consumption.
All residents are requested to notify their immediate neighbours who may be unaware of the water quality advisory, especially those with health concerns.
Any questions may be directed to the Administrator at contact@vananda-id.ca or phone 604-486-7035
Date of Advisory: January 30, 2026
Partial Water Outage – Columbia St – January 15th
Attention Residents:
There will be a partial water outage affecting the following area(s):
- Columbia Street between Van Anda Ave and Smelter Ave
Date: (correction)Thursday January 15th, 2026
Time: (correction) 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (approx. 3 hours)
This outage is necessary to perform the installation of new connections to the water main to facilitate water meters.
There may be temporary, harmless discolouration of the water.
Water service should resume promptly after the work is completed.
Please plan accordingly and have sufficient water on hand for essential needs.
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Road Closure Notice – Columbia Street – Wed January 14th 2026
Columbia St. will be closed to all traffic between Van Anda Avenue and Smelter Avenue starting Wednesday morning January 14th., 2026
The work is expected to be completed by Wednesday afternoon, but the closure may extend into Thursday morning, January 15th., 2026 if required.
Key Details
- Preliminary works: Vacuum excavation will begin Tuesday January 13th. Please use caution when driving in the area.
- Location: Columbia St (between Van Anda Ave and Smelter Ave)
- Closure Period: Begins Wednesday morning; may last until Thursday morning
- Access: No through traffic permitted during closure
- Detours: Please use alternate routes around the closure zone
We appreciate your patience and cooperation while this work is carried out.
Newsletter Jan 2026
Season’s Greetings from VAID!
As we reflect on the past year, we want to extend our sincere thanks to all our residents for your patience and support during what has been a very challenging year. Despite the difficulties, we’ve made important progress to ensure a continued, reliable water supply and to build a foundation for better affordability in the future. We look forward to working together in the coming year to keep our community strong, resilient, and well-served.
Annual Invoices
Water Tolls and Parcel Tax invoices for 2026 will be mailed out in early January. If you do not receive your invoice by mid-January, please contact us so we can ensure your account is up to date.
Annual newsletters for both Water and the Fire Department will be included with your invoice.
2026 Rate Increase
We’re committed to keeping water service safe, reliable, and transparent. For 2026 the average household is seeing around a 13% increase. Key drivers include higher costs for treatment plant parts, cartridge filters, and labor, plus adjustments to ensure leak-related costs are shared more fairly across all customer categories.
A full report with details, FAQs, and tables is available here.
VAID Payment Plan
VAID offers a payment plan option. For more information, please visit the payments page. Then, email or mail us your proposed payment plan details and make the first payment by March 10. If you need assistance with planning or have questions, please contact us—we’re here to help.
Meter Project Updates
More meters have been installed, and the new Copper Queen line installation is complete.
All costs for this project are covered by Provincial Government funding.
Working on your waterline?
Please check with us before making changes to your waterlines—recent cut-offs have occurred for those who didn’t!
Contact & Support
Questions or feedback? Email contact@vananda-id.ca or call 604-486-7035.
Water emergency: 1-672-882-9901