Drinking Water Source
Your drinking water is obtained from the Sardis-Vedder Aquifer, a natural underground water reservoir. Although the Sardis-Vedder Aquifer currently yields water of excellent quality, it is a highly sensitive
Drinking Water Source
Your drinking water is obtained from the Sardis-Vedder Aquifer, a natural underground water reservoir. Although the Sardis-Vedder Aquifer currently yields water of excellent quality, it is a highly sensitive source and vulnerable to contamination.
If an aquifer becomes polluted, it is difficult, sometimes even impossible, to restore water quality back to its original level. That's why groundwater protection measures are so important.
In 1997 the City took an important step and implemented the Groundwater Protection Plan. Part of this plan includes maintaining an extensive water sampling and monitoring program to ensure that Chilliwack’s drinking water remains a safe and healthy resource.
Information regarding how you can help protect our aquifer can be found at http://www.chilliwack.com/groundwaterprotection
Water Quality Testing
The Drinking Water Protection Act (