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Hello Texada! Here are some notes on recent events:

BURN BAN LIFTED: The annual burn ban ended on Oct 15. It is still not permitted to burn any materials which create a noxious odour, such as plastics, rubber, garbage, or animal organic waste. The Fire Regulation Bylaw will be changed ...

Van Anda’s Boil Water Notice is no longer in effect as 2 consecutive VCH sample testing results show no Coliform or E. Coli bacteria in the water. Previously, low levels of Coliforms were detected. Coliforms are very common in the environment.

We have returned to the Water Quality Advisory, ...

Hello Texada!  Here are some notes on recent events:

LEAK REPAIRS: More repairs have been completed and still more leaks are popping up. Please continue to report leaks – thank you to those who have done so – we need your help!

WATER RESTRICTIONS now at STAGE ...

Van Anda Improvement District still has a BOIL WATER NOTICE in effect.

This is to advise that the Environmental Health Officer has issued a boil water notice to all residents within the Van Anda Improvement District. The water is presently considered unfit for drinking or domestic use and should be boiled for ...

Van Anda Improvement District has issued a BOIL WATER NOTICE

This is to advise that the Environmental Health Officer has issued a boil water notice to all residents within the Van Anda Improvement District.

The water is presently considered unfit for drinking or domestic use and should ...

Hello Texada!  Here are some notes on recent events:

WATER QUALITY: The recent Boil Water Notice was needed when one sample from Van Anda had a Coliform count of 2. Vancouver Coastal Health requires 2 subsequent samples that pass the test (0 Coliforms) before lifting the Boil ...

The Notice has been lifted after 2 consecutive samples detected no coliforms or E coli .

The Water Quality Advisory still in effect, due to partial UVT and high turbidity.

The most recent VCH testing (Aug 6) had one sample from Van Anda that detected Coliforms so a Boil Water Notice is now in effect. Tap water should be boiled for one minute. Use any clean pot or kettle.  Kettles that have automatic shut offs are acceptable. More information is available on the page ...

We are experiencing problems with the chlorination process and recommend boiling water before use as chlorine content is below the recommended amount. VCH samples will be taken to determine if a Boil Water Notice is needed.

Hello Texada!  Here are some notes on recent events:

FIRE PROTECTION: DID YOU KNOW that Forestry will not respond to fires outside the Improvement District Boundaries until the fire spreads to surrounding forest? Nor can the Fire Departments act until Forestry calls for assistance to act on forest ...

VCH samples passed the tests. Water Quality Advisory still in effect.

Water Quality Notices.

The road at Columbia/Midas will be closed from 8 am to 5 pm on Friday Jul 19. Work planned is installation of waterline conduit under the road. Water services should not be affected at this time.

The area of work is on the main road used going uphill from the ...

Although the chlorinator is now working properly and chlorine levels are within range, VCH requires samples that pass their tests before we can lift the Advisory. Samples will be taken tomorrow so we should have the all clear this weekend.

Effective immediately – Sat Jul 13 9 pm

Van Anda Water System has had a temporary chlorination failure and chlorine levels in the tank are lower than recommended. The problem has been fixed and chlorine levels are expected to be back in the correct range by tomorrow morning. Please help ...

Hello Texada!  Here are some notes on recent events:

WATER RESTRICTIONS: Stage 3 will be in effect starting Saturday June 29. This is necessary to avoid maxing out the treatment plant capacity, which can happen at the beginning of summer. Stage 3 restrictions include the following: