Drinking Water Quality
Drinking Water Treatment Objectives (Microbiological) for Surface Water Supplies in British Columbia
Water quality from surface sources can fluctuate with the weather, and other activities in the watershed, both human and natural. As a result, users of untreated water can be exposed to pathogens long before sampling shows any indication of a problem with a water supply. It is important to evaluate the quality of the water source and the water treatment processes to ensure high-quality, safe drinking water for everyone.
B.C.’s health authorities are responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Drinking Water Protection Act and Drinking Water Protection Regulation. In past years, drinking water officers in the health authorities have been working with drinking water suppliers to help these suppliers meet the objectives set out in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality.
The Ministry of Health and B.C.’s health authorities have developed the draft Drinking Water Treatment Objectives (Microbiological) for Surface Water Supplies in British Columbia (PDF 241K) to articulate the approach the health authorities have taken over the past few years. These objectives will clarify the minimum expectations for treating surface drinking water sources in B.C. – for regulators, water suppliers, local government and the general public.
This document will be posted until October 21, 2011, and we invite your feedback. Please send your comments by October 21, 2011 to:
Health Protection Branch
Ministry of Health
1515 Blanshard Street
RBB 4-2
Victoria BC
V8W 3C8
Email: Health Protection
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