Van Anda’s Boil Water Notice is no longer in effect as 2 consecutive VCH sample testing results show no Coliform or E. Coli bacteria in the water.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, which is in place for those with health issues. These individuals may still want to boil their water before consumption.

The Advisory will stay in place until the UV Treatment system is fully functional. We are making good progress with increasing UV levels and they are close to requirements, however this is unlikely to be fully resolved until the Ion Exchange media has been replaced. The media replacement is a complicated and costly process; we are bringing in an expert for assistance.

More info on Notices and Advisories can be seen on this page Water Quality Notices

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 one minute prior to consumption.

All residents are requested to notify their immediate neighbours who may be unaware of the boil water advisory.

Of the samples taken Sep 17, 2 had low levels of Coliform bacteria (Earl St and Marble Bay Rd/Van Anda Ave), and one had something growing that was neither Coliforms or E. Coli (end of Wall St).

Any questions may be directed to the Administrator at contact@vananda-id.ca or phone 604-486-7035. More information is available at vananda-id.ca/water-quality-notices/

Boil Water Notices are usually in place for at least two weeks, even when the problem has been resolved, as two consecutive sets of water samples must pass off-site VCH testing before the notice can be lifted.

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 be boiled for one minute prior to consumption.

All residents are requested to notify their immediate neighbours who may be unaware of the boil water advisory.

Any questions may be directed to the Administrator at contact@vananda-id.ca or phone 604-486-7035

More information is available at vananda-id.ca/water-quality-notices/

Boil Water Notices are usually in place for at least two weeks, even when the problem has been resolved, as two consecutive sets of water samples must pass off-site VCH testing before the notice can be lifted.

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 vananda-id.ca/water-quality-notices/

Notices will be posted around the community.

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.

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 store towards Wall St/Imperial Quarry/High Rd.

Detour via Copper Queen/Aladdin (see image).

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 spread the message and notify your neighbors.