Year: 2026

Newsletter Mar 2026

Newsletter Mar 2026

Van Anda Improvement District – Community Update

Thank you to everyone in our community for staying engaged and informed. We’d like to share a few important updates and reminders.

Meter Project Update

The water meter project continues to make good progress. More meters are now installed, tested, and online, helping us better understand system use and losses. Thanks to everyone for your patience as we work through the project. We are unearthing several treasures; from a horseshoe to a water main we didn’t know we had. And remember to watch out for road work. Safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Parcel Taxes

A lot of people are asking what Parcel Taxes are about. The short answer is funding for water infrastructure. This supplies potable water to customers, and for fire fighting. The same system supplies homes and fire hydrants.

The long answer is on our website: https://vananda-id.ca/water-rates/

Board Meeting

New accessible location. The next monthly Board Meeting is Wednesday March 11th at 1:30pm in the Community Meeting Room in the Credit Union.

Van Anda Fire Department

Are you interested in joining the department? Give us a call, send us an email, or drop by the Firehall on practice night, Monday evenings at 6pm

Contact Us

If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out: 604-486-7035 or contact@vananda-id.ca

For water emergencies, phone 1-672-882-9901

Thank you for your continued cooperation and support as we continue to improve water services for our community.

Newsletter Feb 2026

Newsletter Feb 2026

Van Anda Improvement District – Community Update

Thank you to everyone in our community for staying engaged and informed. We’d like to share a few important updates and reminders.

Court of Revision

Saturday, February 7, 2026

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The Court of Revision provides an opportunity for Trustees to hear and resolve concerns related to Parcel Tax assessments and other related matters.

An appointment is not required, but booking one in advance will help speed up the process.

To make an appointment or to get more information: phone 604-486-7035 or email contact@vananda-id.ca

Invoices Reminder

If you have not yet received your annual invoice, please contact the office so we can ensure your account information is up to date.

2026 Rate Increase Report

This is a reminder that a detailed report on the 2026 rate increase is available. vananda-id.ca/2026-water-rate-update/

The report explains the reasons for the increase, including rising operational costs and steps being taken to improve fairness and long-term affordability. Thank you to those who have already taken the time to review it.

Meter Project Update

The water meter project continues to make good progress. More meters are now installed, tested, and online, helping us better understand system use and losses. This work is an important step toward improved efficiency, leak detection, and fairer billing in the future.

Contact Us

If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out: 604-486-7035 or contact@vananda-id.ca

For water emergencies, phone 1-672-882-9901

Thank you for your continued cooperation and support as we work to improve water services for the Van Anda community.

WATER QUALITY ADVISORY

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

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.