Resources for water system operators

Under the Drinking Water Protection Act and Regulation, owners and operators of a drinking water system are responsible by law to ensure that the water is safe for domestic use.

Permitted water systems are required by the Drinking Water Protection Regulation to monitor drinking water for the presence of total Coliforms and Escherichia coli (Schedule A) on a regular basis (Schedule B).

In Fraser Health, permitted water systems are expected to test the drinking water every three years for chemical and physical parameters.

According to Section 7 of the B.C. Health Hazard Regulations a landlord must not rent a rental unit unless it is connected to a community (permitted) water supply system or the landlord can provide the tenant with a supply of potable water for domestic (drinking, cooking and sanitation) purposes.