Van Anda Improvement District has issued a WATER QUALITY ADVISORY

The Environmental Health Officer has recommended a water quality advisory for within the Van Anda Improvement District. This is not a Boil Water Notice.

Those with health concerns may wish to follow the guidelines of the Boil Water Notice, which state 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 23, 2024

Test results received today from Vancouver Coastal Health show that the water is safe.

Samples were collected June 21 as a precautionary measure after firefighting activity.

After Friday’s intense firefighting, VAID called a Water Quality Advisory. There is a possibility that after heavy use on the water system, water may not be safe to drink. Extra chlorine is added as a preventative, but we will not know for sure until test results are confirmed by VCH. We advise boiling water for at least a minute before consumption, especially for those with health issues.

Test results from water samples taken Mar 2 are back and show the water is clean. The advisory was put in place as a precautionary measure after fire fighting on the night of Feb 28/Mar 1, when there was a high volume of water moving through the system.

A boil water notice is now in place. Boil water for at least one minute.

More information is available on this page

UPDATE SAT Mar 5: Notice lifted.