We inspect drinking water to help prevent the spread of water-borne disease and protect us from chemicals and contamination. Our environmental health officers approve, inspect and monitor drinking water supplies to ensure they comply with regulatory requirements.

Boil water advisories

View current boil water advisories on the Healthspace website.

Drinking water concerns?

Contact an environmental health officer or drinking water officer at environmental.health@vch.ca. Be sure to know the location and type of drinking water system (surface water, storage tank, well) as well as any other details of change to the water.  

Or call your local environmental health office:

• (604) 983-6793 North Shore
  

• (604) 233-3147  Richmond
  

• (604) 675-3800 Vancouver
  

• (604) 892-2293  Squamish
  

• (604) 885-5164  Sechelt
  

• (604) 485-3310  Powell River
  

• (604) 932-3202  Whistler
  

• (604) 886-5600 Gibsons 
  

Request an investigation under Section 29 of the Drinking Water Protection Act 

Water quality resources

Boil water notice - frequently asked questions for food premises

Boil water notice - frequently asked questions for general public 

Drinking water annual report form

Lead in drinking water

Lead testing of drinking water (child care facilities)

Manganese in drinking water

Testing your well water

Water supply system construction permit - application & guidelines

Water turbidity advisory - frequently asked questions for the general public

Water turbidity advisory - frequently asked questions for commercial establishments