Drinking Water Safety
Related topics: Drinking water Health protection, permits and licensing
Drinking water safety protects drinking water and water-borne disease prevention through drinking water safety teams. In addition, teams work to alert and protect the public from chemical or other water contaminants.
What to expect
Drinking Water Officers throughout the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority approve, inspect and monitor drinking water supplies for compliance with regulatory requirements.
Some of the services we provide include:
- Issuing operating permits for waterworks systems.
- Monitoring and auditing water systems for compliance with the Drinking Water Protection Regulation and the Federal Guidelines for Drinking Water Quality.
- Responding to complaints about poor water quality from users of community water works systems.
- Issuing boil water advisories to consumers should the water not be potable.
Resources
Additional resources are available on the VCH Drinking Water Program page.
Contact us
If you have questions or issues related to environmental health, inspections or facility licensing, you can reach us using the health protection feedback form or through your local health protection office.