Guidelines for Canadian drinking water qualityInformation on drinking water hazard ratingsWhat do to if your water system has a boil advisoryBC Water and Waste AssociationDocuments and RegulationsA safe and adequate water supply is fundamental to the health of every individual and strategically important to the economic growth and well being of communities. Water systems with high hazard ratings are generally put on a boil advisory until adequate treatment facilities are installed. Most high hazard ratings are attributed to untreated surface water sources. Water systems can also have a high hazard rating due to chemical concentrations in the water, such as elevated arsenic levels.
Important Information about Water System Reports
The information posted on this site about inspections and the hazard ratings of water systems is valid only as of the time the report was made. Conditions are subject to change.
Updated information is posted to this site as often as possible. This site may not reflect any changes made to correct the hazards identified or any new hazards that may occur subsequent to the time of the last assessment or inspection. In addition, there may be errors or omissions in the information.
Visitors to this site are cautioned against interpreting the status of a particular facility based on only one report. While every effort is made to keep the information up-to-date and ensure that it is accurate, the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority is not responsible for discrepancies between information posted here and the actual inspection reports provided to the food establishment, pool, or water system and maintained on file at the VCHA offices.
Additional Information
Guidelines for Canadian drinking water quality
Information on drinking water hazard ratings
What do to if your water system has a boil advisory
BC Water and Waste Association
Documents and Regulations