Drinking Water Quality

CRD Water Quality staff monitor the quality of our drinking water by providing sample collection and analytical testing in the Greater Victoria Drinking Water System and water quality oversight for a number of CRD-operated small water systems in the Capital Regional District.

Drinking Water Regulations

Public drinking water in British Columbia must conform to the BC Provincial Regulations and to the Federal Guidelines. Read more >>

Water Quality Reports and Data Summaries

  • Greater Victoria Water Quality (includes Central Saanich, Esquimalt, North Saanich, Oak Bay, Saanich, Sidney, Victoria, the West Shore municipalities of Colwood, Highlands, Langford, Metchosin and View Royal along with Sooke and East Sooke)
  • Annual Reports

Small Water Systems

Water Quality Division

The Water Quality Division provides sample collection and analytical testing in the Greater Victoria Drinking Water System and water quality oversight for a number of CRD-operated small water systems in the Capital Regional District.

Alerts & Notices

Active

  • Water Interruption Notice: Highland Water Service Area (April 19, 2018)

    On Thursday, April 19, 2018 between the hours of 8am and 4pm, the CRD will be carrying out annual maintenance and flushing of the water distribution system in the Highland Water Service Area. Read more >>

  • Water Interruption Notice: Cedar Lane Water Service (April 19, 2018)

    On Thursday, April 19, 2018 between the hours of 8am and 4pm, the CRD will be carrying out annual maintenance and flushing of the water distribution system in the Cedar Lane Water Service Area on Salt Spring Island. Read more >>


Resolved

  • Water Interruption Notice: Beddis Water Service (March 20 and 22, 2018)

    On Tuesday, March 20, 2018 and Thursday, March 22, 2018, between the hours of 8am and 4pm, the CRD will be carrying out annual maintenance and flushing of the water distribution system in the Beddis Water Service Area. Read more >>

  • Water Interruption Notice: Fulford Water Service (March 21, 2018)

    On Wednesday, March 21, 2018 between the hours of 8am and 4pm, the CRD will be carrying out annual maintenance and flushing of the water distribution system in the Fulford Water Service Area. Read more >>
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Drinking Water Emergencies / Leaks

Call CRD: 250.474.9630

Water Main Flushing

Water mains in Greater Victoria are flushed each Fall and Winter. Read more >>

Contact Water Quality Staff

Concerns or comments about the quality of your drinking water? Contact Drinking Water Quality staff at 250.474.9643

  • Kristi Wilson, Water Quality Officer
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