In consultation with the Environmental Health Officer, the Water Quality Advisory has been lifted.

03 February, 2026

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

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.

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.

The Van Anda Improvement District has finalized the 2026 water rate adjustments. We understand that rate increases can be challenging, especially for households on fixed incomes, and we want to provide context on both the timing and reasoning behind these changes.

The annual budget is prepared in late November and December, with invoices issued in January. Because operating costs and prices can change quickly, the budget cannot be finalized much earlier. We notified the community as soon as it was confirmed that rates would increase.

For 2026, the overall system budget rises about 9%, with the average household seeing an increase of approximately 13%. Key drivers include higher costs for treatment plant parts, cartridge filters, and labor, along with adjustments to ensure leak-related costs are shared more fairly across all customer categories.

Planned investments in essential water treatment equipment are critical to maintaining safe, compliant drinking water and ensuring the long-term reliability and sustainability of our system.

We recognize that the annual invoice represents a significant expense for many households. To help, payment plans are available so costs can be spread over time rather than paid in a lump sum.

The full report, including detailed tables and FAQs, is now available. We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we work to maintain a safe and reliable water system for our community.

Read the full 2026 Water Rate Increase Report ➝