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Is Vancouver Tap Water Safe To Drink?

Yes! Generally Safe to Drink*

LAST UPDATED: 7:49 pm, July 25, 2022
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Can You Drink Tap Water in Vancouver,?

Yes, Vancouver,'s tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Vancouver, has no active health based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that we are aware of. Other factors such as lead piping in a home, or low levels of pollutants on immunocompromised individuals, should also be considered, however. To find more recent info we might have, you can check out our boil water notice page or the city's water provider website.

According the EPA’s ECHO database, from April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022, Vancouver,'s water utility, City of Vancouver, had 0 violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. For more details on the violations, please see our violation history section below. The last violation for Vancouver, was resolved on Dec. 31, 2014. This assessment is based on the City of Vancouver water system, other water systems in the city may have different results.

While tap water that meets the EPA health guidelines generally won’t make you sick to your stomach, it can still contain regulated and unregulated contaminants present in trace amounts that could potentially cause health issues over the long-run. These trace contaminants may also impact immunocompromised and vulnerable individuals.

The EPA is reviewing if it’s current regulations around pollutant levels in tap water are strict enough, and the health dangers posed by unregulated pollutants, like PFAS.

Water Quality Report for Vancouver, Tap Water

The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in Vancouver, tap water are in its 2020 Water Quality Report. As you can see, there are levels which the EPA considers to be acceptable, but being below the maximum allowable level doesn’t necessarily mean the water is healthy.

Lead in tap water, for example, is currently allowed at up to 15ppb by the EPA, but it has set the ideal goal for lead at zero. This highlights how meeting EPA standards doesn’t necessarily mean local tap water is healthy.

EPA regulations continue to change as it evaluates the long term impacts of chemicals and updates drinking water acceptable levels. The rules around arsenic, as well as, lead and copper are currently being re-evaluated.

There are also a number of "emerging" contaminants that are not currently. For example, PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), for which the EPA has issued a health advisory. PFAS are called "forever chemicals" since they tend not to break down in the environment or the human body and can accumulate over time.

We recommend looking at the contaminants present in Vancouver,'s water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.

Vancouver, Tap Water Safe Drinking Water Act Violation History - Prior 10 Years

Below is a ten year history of violations for the water system named City of Vancouver for Vancouver, in Washington. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.

From Oct. 1, 2014 to Dec. 31, 2014, Vancouver, had 2 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violations with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant codes: TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).

From July 1, 2014 to Sept. 30, 2014, Vancouver, had 2 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violations with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant codes: TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).

From April 1, 2014 to June 30, 2014, Vancouver, had 2 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violations with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant codes: TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).

For the compliance period beginning July 1, 2013, Vancouver, had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Other Violation, more specifically, the violation code was Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report which falls into the Other rule code group, and the Consumer Confidence Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Consumer Confidence Rule.

Is there Lead in Vancouver, Water?

Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Vancouver, water system, City of Vancouver, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.0017 mg/L of lead in Vancouver, water. This is 11.3% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Vancouver, contained more lead.

While Vancouver, water testing may have found 0.0017 mg/L of lead in its water, that does not mean your water source has the same amount. The amount of lead in water in a city can vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood, or even building to building. Many buildings, particularly older ones, have lead pipes or service lines which can be a source of contamination. To find out if your home has lead, we recommend getting you water tested.

No amount of lead in water is healthy, only less dangerous. As lead accumulates in our bodies over time, even exposure to relatively small amounts can have negative health effects. For more information, please check out our Lead FAQ page.

Are there PFAS in Vancouver, Tap Water?

Currently, testing tap water for PFAS isn’t mandated on a national level. We do have a list of military bases where there have been suspected or confirmed leaks. There appears to be at least one military base - Portland International Airport - near Vancouver, with suspected leaks.

With many potential sources of PFAS in tap water across the US, the best information we currently have about which cities have PFAS in their water is this ewg map, which you can check to see if Vancouver, has been evaluated for yet.

Our stance is better safe than sorry, and that it makes sense to try to purify the tap water just in case.

Vancouver, SDWA Violation History Table - Prior 10 Years

Compliance Period Status Health-Based? Category Code Code Rule Code Contaminant Code Rule Group Code Rule Family Code
10/01/2014 - 12/31/2014 Resolved No Monitoring and Reporting (MR) Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) (27) Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) TTHM (2950) Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220)
10/01/2014 - 12/31/2014 Resolved No Monitoring and Reporting (MR) Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) (27) Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (2456) Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220)
07/01/2014 - 09/30/2014 Resolved No Monitoring and Reporting (MR) Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) (27) Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) TTHM (2950) Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220)
07/01/2014 - 09/30/2014 Resolved No Monitoring and Reporting (MR) Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) (27) Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (2456) Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220)
04/01/2014 - 06/30/2014 Resolved No Monitoring and Reporting (MR) Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) (27) Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) TTHM (2950) Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220)
04/01/2014 - 06/30/2014 Resolved No Monitoring and Reporting (MR) Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) (27) Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220) Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (2456) Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (220)
07/01/2013 - Resolved No Other Violation (Other) Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report (71) Consumer Confidence Rule (420) Consumer Confidence Rule (7000) Other (400) Consumer Confidence Rule (420)

What do these Violations Mean?

Safe Drinking Water Act Violations categories split into two groups, health based, and non-health based. Generally, health based violations are more serious, though non-health based violations can also be cause for concern.

Health Based Violations

  1. Maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) - maximum allowed contaminant level was exceeded.
  2. Maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs) - maximum allowed disinfectant level was exceeded.
  3. Other violations (Other) - the exact required process to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water was not followed.

Non-Health Based Violations

  1. Monitoring and reporting violations (MR, MON) - failure to conduct the required regular monitoring of drinking water quality, and/or to submit monitoring results on time.
  2. Public notice violations (Other) - failure to immediately alert consumers if there is a serious problem with their drinking water that may pose a risk to public health.
  3. Other violations (Other) - miscellaneous violations, such as failure to issue annual consumer confidence reports or maintain required records.

SDWA Table Key

Field Description
Compliance Period Dates of the compliance period.
Status Current status of the violation.
  • Resolved - The violation has at least one resolving enforcement action. In SDWIS, this indicates that either the system has returned to compliance from the violation, the rule that was violated was no longer applicable, or no further action was needed.
  • Archived - The violation is not Resolved, but is more than five years past its compliance period end date. In keeping with the Enforcement Response Policy, the violation no longer contributes to the public water system's overall compliance status. Unresolved violations are also marked as Archived when a system ceases operations (becomes inactive).
  • Addressed - The violation is not Resolved or Archived, and is addressed by one or more formal enforcement actions.
  • Unaddressed - The violation is not Resolved or Archived, and has not been addressed by formal enforcement.
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Health-Based? Whether the violation is health based.
Category Code
The category of violation that is reported.
  • TT - Treatment Technique Violation
  • MRDL - Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level
  • Other - Other Violation
  • MCL - Maximum Contaminant Level Violation
  • MR - Monitoring and Reporting
  • MON - Monitoring Violation
  • RPT - Reporting Violation
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Code A full description of violation codes can be accessed in the SDWA_REF_CODE_VALUES (CSV) table.
Contaminant Code A code value that represents a contaminant for which a public water system has incurred a violation of a primary drinking water regulation.
Rule Code Code for a National Drinking Water rule.
  • 110 - Total Coliform Rule
  • 121 - Surface Water Treatment Rule
  • 122 - Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
  • 123 - Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
  • 130 - Filter Backwash Rule
  • 140 - Ground Water Rule
  • 210 - Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 220 - Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 230 - Total Trihalomethanes
  • 310 - Volatile Organic Chemicals
  • 331 - Nitrates
  • 332 - Arsenic
  • 333 - Inorganic Chemicals
  • 320 - Synthetic Organic Chemicals
  • 340 - Radionuclides
  • 350 - Lead and Copper Rule
  • 410 - Public Notice Rule
  • 420 - Consumer Confidence Rule
  • 430 - Miscellaneous
  • 500 - Not Regulated
  • 111 - Revised Total Coliform Rule
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Rule Group Code Code that uniquely identifies a rule group.
  • 120 - Surface Water Treatment Rules
  • 130 - Filter Backwash Rule
  • 140 - Groundwater Rule
  • 210 - Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 220 - Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 230 - Total Trihalomethanes
  • 310 - Volatile Organic Chemicals
  • 320 - Synthetic Organic Chemicals
  • 330 - Inorganic Chemicals
  • 340 - Radionuclides
  • 350 - Lead and Copper Rule
  • 400 - Other
  • 500 - Not Regulated
  • 110 - Total Coliform Rules
  • 410 - Public Notice Rule
  • 420 - Consumer Confidence Rule
  • 430 - Miscellaneous
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Rule Family Code Code for rule family.
  • 100 - Microbials
  • 200 - Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 300 - Chemicals
  • 400 - Other
  • 500 - Not Regulated
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For more clarification please visit the EPA's data dictionary.

Vancouver, Water - Frequently Asked Questions

DOES MY DRINKING WATER CONTAIN CHLORINE?
Yes. While Vancouver’s high quality water meets all federal and state standards, a trace amount of chlorine (not chloramine) residual has been added as a precaution against any potential contaminants, including viruses, that might somehow enter the system. To reduce chlorine taste, fill a pitcher with water and let it sit a bit. The chlorine will react with the air and evaporate from the water. Some customers prefer to use a filter. Keep in mind that your home plumbing can affect water taste, too. Yes. Vancouver’s water is fluoridated with sodium fluoride – not fluoride byproducts from other processes – to about 0.6-0.8 milligrams per liter in compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines. Most water supplies contain some naturally occurring fluoride, and many communities add fluoride to drinking water to promote dental health. Fluoridation in the City of Vancouver dates back to a 1961 Council ordinance, backed by a citizens’ referendum in early 1962. The EPA’s drinking water standard and maximum amount for fluoride is 4.0 mg/L. Washington State Board of Health’s 2016 rule on fluoridation of drinking water incorporates the new single optimal fluoride level of 0.7 mg/L recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and reduces the current operating range to 0.5 to 0.9 mg/L. For more information, please visit the EPA website at epa.gov/safewater. Information is also available from the state Department of Health at doh. wa.gov and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website at cdc.gov/Fluoridation. Many new dishwashers and other appliances have settings that are determined by water hardness. In 2020 water testing, high and low hardness levels found in our water, as figured in grains per gallon (gpg), ranged from 7.3 to a low of 3.2. Information about hardness is also listed in this report under other characteristics.
DOES MY DRINKING WATER CONTAIN FLUORIDE?
Yes. Vancouver’s water is fluoridated with sodium fluoride – not fluoride byproducts from other processes – to about 0.6-0.8 milligrams per liter in compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines. Most water supplies contain some naturally occurring fluoride, and many communities add fluoride to drinking water to promote dental health. Fluoridation in the City of Vancouver dates back to a 1961 Council ordinance, backed by a citizens’ referendum in early 1962. The EPA’s drinking water standard and maximum amount for fluoride is 4.0 mg/L. Washington State Board of Health’s 2016 rule on fluoridation of drinking water incorporates the new single optimal fluoride level of 0.7 mg/L recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and reduces the current operating range to 0.5 to 0.9 mg/L. For more information, please visit the EPA website at epa.gov/safewater. Information is also available from the state Department of Health at doh. wa.gov and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website at cdc.gov/Fluoridation. Many new dishwashers and other appliances have settings that are determined by water hardness. In 2020 water testing, high and low hardness levels found in our water, as figured in grains per gallon (gpg), ranged from 7.3 to a low of 3.2. Information about hardness is also listed in this report under other characteristics.
WHAT SHOULD I KNOW WHEN SETTING NEW APPLIANCES FOR WATER HARDNESS?
Many new dishwashers and other appliances have settings that are determined by water hardness. In 2020 water testing, high and low hardness levels found in our water, as figured in grains per gallon (gpg), ranged from 7.3 to a low of 3.2. Information about hardness is also listed in this report under other characteristics.
HOW DO I CONTACT VANCOUVER, CUSTOMER SERVICE?
To contact customer service for the Vancouver, water provider, City of Vancouver, please use the information below.
By Mail: PO Box 1995
Vancouver, WA, 98668-1995
HOW TO PAY BILL FOR CITY OF VANCOUVER
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HOW TO START & STOP VANCOUVER, WATER SERVICE
Starting Your Service

Moving to a new house or apartment in Vancouver, means you will often need to put the water in your name with City of Vancouver. In order to put the water in your name, please click the link to the start service form below. Start service requests for water bills typically take two business days.

Start Service Form

Want to create a new account?

Leaving your house or apartment in Vancouver, means you will likely need to take your name off of the water bill with City of Vancouver. In order to take your name off the water bill, please click the link to the stop service form below. Stop service for water bills requests typically take two business days.

Stop Service Form

Is Vancouver Tap Water Safe To Drink? Tap water & safety quality

The estimated price of bottled water

$1.45 in USD (1.5-liter)

USER SUBMITTED RATINGS

Vancouver, tap water
  • Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility 25% Low
  • Water Pollution 29% Low
  • Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility 75% High
  • Water Quality 71% High

The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Vancouver,, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).

Related FAQS

Vancouver, Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)

The EPA mandates that towns and cities consistently monitor and test their tap water. They must report their findings in an annual Consumer Confidence Report. Below is the most recent water quality report from Vancouver,'s Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.

Important Information for Non-English Speaking Customers/Requesting Other Formats

Please note: This report contains important information about your drinking water. Have someone translate it for you, or speak with someone who understands it. Call 360-487-8177 for help.

To request other formats, contact: Vancouver Public Works Operations 360-487-8177 | WA Relay: 711

Contaminant (unit)

Highest Level

Highest Level

Lowest Level

Ideal Goal

Potential Sources of Contaminant

 

Allowed (MCL)

Detected

Detected

(MCLG)

 

Contaminant (unit)

Highest Level

Highest Level

Lowest Level

Ideal Goal

Potential Sources of Contaminant

 

Allowed (MCL)

Detected

Detected

(MCLG)

 

Contaminant (unit)

Highest Running

Running Annual

MCLG

Range of Level

Regulation Met?

Potential Sources

 

Annual Average Allowed

Average

 

Detected

 

of Contaminant

Contaminant (unit)

Secondary

Highest Level

Lowest Level

Ideal Goal

Potential Sources of Contaminant

 

(MCL)

Detected

Detected

(MCLG)

 

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EPA rules require all public drinking water systems to regularly test a sample of potentially high-risk homes for lead and copper at an inside tap. Vancouver’s Utility conducted lead and copper tests in July 2020, in keeping with federal Safe Drinking Water Act and Washington Department of Health regulations. The Utility worked closely with residents to test water at the taps at a sampling of 54 homes most likely to be at risk, generally built between 1981 and 1989. All results showed lead and copper concentrations below EPA action levels that require additional treatment. Visit www.cityofvancouver.us/water for details.

More : Lead is not present in Vancouver Water Utility’s source water. In Washington State, lead in drinking water comes primarily from materials and components used in household plumbing. The more time water is sitting in pipes, the more dissolved metals, such as lead, it may contain. Exposure to lead can cause serious health effects in all age groups. Infants and children who drink water containing lead could have decreases in IQ and attention span and increases in learning and behavior problems. Lead exposure among pregnant women increases prenatal risks. Lead exposure among women who later become pregnant has similar risks if lead stored in the mother’s bones is released during pregnancy. Recent science suggests that adults who drink water containing lead have increased risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney or nervous system problems. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. More information is available from EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791 or at www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

 

MCLG Action Level* Results**

Levels Tested

Homes Above Action Level

Source

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Table above shows results of 2020 testing

*Concentration of contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements **Represents 90th Percentile, or 90 percent of the samples were less than the values shown

Small steps can make a big difference! Here’s how you can reduce potential exposure to lead from plumbing:

  • Only use fresh, cold tap water for drinking, cooking, or preparing baby formula.
  • Let the cold water tap run until the water is cold to flush out any potential lead from private plumbing.
  • Do not use the hot water tap for drinking or cooking water as lead dissolves more easily in hot water. Boiling water will NOT reduce lead.
  • Clean faucet aerators or screens frequently to remove the potential for particles.
  • Be informed. Get the facts about your water. Learn more at www.cityofvancouver.us/water.

The City of Vancouver gets all of the water supplied throughout our service area from wells tapping three underground aquifers – Orchards, Troutdale and the Sand-and-Gravel aquifers.

An aquifer is an underground

layer of unconsolidated rock or sand that is saturated with usable amounts of water. Aquifers, which store and carry water, form significant natural water supplies. Recharge areas are important to a healthy aquifer. In a recharge area, water is able to seep into the earth and down to the aquifer, helping recharge these vital natural resources.

To keep tap water safe, EPA prescribes regulations that limit contaminants. The City’s Water Resources Protection Program actively inspects and assists businesses in special well protection areas. Together, the City, State of Washington, and federal regulations are working to keep our aquifers safe and our drinking water clean.

City of Vancouver PWS Water System ID 91200L

Does my drinking water contain chlorine?

Yes. While Vancouver’s high quality water meets all federal and state standards, a trace amount of chlorine (not chloramine) residual has been added as a precaution against any potential contaminants, including

viruses, that might somehow enter the system. To reduce chlorine taste, fill a pitcher with water and let it sit a bit. The chlorine will react with the air and evaporate from the water. Some customers prefer to use a filter. Keep in

mind that your home plumbing can affect water taste, too.

Does my drinking water contain fluoride?

Yes. Vancouver’s water is fluoridated with sodium fluoride – not fluoride byproducts from other processes – to

about 0.6-0.8 milligrams per liter in compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines. Most water

supplies contain some naturally occurring fluoride, and many communities add fluoride to drinking water to

promote dental health. Fluoridation in the City of Vancouver dates back to a 1961 Council ordinance, backed

by a citizens’ referendum in early 1962. The EPA’s drinking water standard and maximum amount for fluoride is 4.0 mg/L. Washington State Board of Health’s 2016 rule on fluoridation of drinking water incorporates the new single optimal fluoride level of 0.7 mg/L recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human

Services, and reduces the current operating range to 0.5 to 0.9 mg/L. For more information, please visit the EPA website at epa.gov/safewater. Information is also available from the state Department of Health at doh. wa.gov and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website at cdc.gov/Fluoridation.

What should I know when setting new appliances for water hardness?

Many new dishwashers and other appliances have settings that are determined by water hardness. In 2020

water testing, high and low hardness levels found in our water, as figured in grains per gallon (gpg), ranged

from 7.3 to a low of 3.2. Information about hardness is also listed in this report under other characteristics.

If you are a property owner with an in-ground sprinkler system or private well, state and local laws require that you maintain backflow prevention assemblies on your water service. You are also required to have these inspected annually by a certified tester. Results of your annual inspection must be reported to the City of Vancouver Utility.

Backflow occurs when water flows in the opposite direction than intended, which could allow contaminants to enter plumbing and/or the public water system. Annual inspections of backflow prevention assemblies protect your community.

Need to schedule an inspection? You will find a list of certified backflow water testers available online at: www.cityofvancouver.us/backflow. Email test results to backflowtestreports@cityofvancouver.us. Questions? Email backflowtestreports@cityofvancouver.us or call 360-487-8276.

The assurance of a safe water supply and environment are of primary importance to the City of Vancouver. Protection of our citizens is of the utmost concern. Through recent advances in science, an emerging issue of concern that the Utility is closely watching is PFAS.

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of nearly 5,000 different human-created chemi- cals. PFAS have been manufactured and used in a variety of industries around the globe since the 1940s. They can be found in commercial household products, carpet, plastics, firefighting foam, and food packaging products, just to name a few. The most extensively studied and produced PFAS include PFOA and PFOS. The fact is that most people have been exposed to PFAS at some time. Scientists are working to learn more about the effects, but much is still unknown.

In 2016, the EPA established a health advisory level (HAL) of 70 parts per trillion (ppt) for PFOA and PFOS combined in drinking water. Health Advisory Levels are non-enforceable, non-regulatory, and are intended to provide Americans, including the most sensitive populations, with a margin of protection from a lifetime of exposure to PFOA and PFOS from drinking water. Since then, the EPA has continued to develop new methods to test for PFAS in drinking water at lower levels than were previously possible. With these advances in science, the agency has begun a multi-year process of establishing a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for PFOA and PFOS. Meanwhile, the Washington State Board of Health has established a process to develop a State Action Level for PFAS, a regulatory effort that is expected to be finalized in late 2021.

Your City of Vancouver Utility is actively seeking information and following developments to provide our customers with sound, scientific information. The Utility, which maintains a vigorous water testing and analysis protocol that exceeds state and federal requirements, is committed to testing wells throughout 2021 to get a better understanding of the prevalence of PFAS in our water supply.

To stay informed and learn more about PFAS, please visit www.cityofvancouver.us/LearnAboutPFAS.

A little help can go a long way for those who need it most. Whether it’s financial impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic or a family emergency, many low-income residents in our community who are in financial crisis need help in paying for water and/or sewer utility services.

Help to Others, or H2O, is a City of Vancouver Utility program designed to assist qualifying low-income residents in crisis situations pay for vital water and/or sewer. The program is supported by donations from caring residents and businesses in our community. Donations are tax deductible under applicable IRS regulations.

Every dollar donated to the H2O program goes directly to helping

people in our community. No matter how small or how big, your contribution to H2O can make a difference to others. Please consider joining us in helping our community by making a donation in 2020. To learn how you can help by making a one-time or recurring H2O donation by check or credit card, please call 360-487- 7999 or visit www.cityofvancouver.us/AtYourService.

Residents who are moving within the City of Vancouver’s Water Utility service area and need to start or stop service can do so online. Visit www.cityofvancouver.us/AtYourService and click on Start or Stop service forms, as needed. Please note: Forms must be submitted a minimum of 2 business days prior to start date. Need help? Speak with a customer service representative by calling 360-487-7999 during regular Utility Services office hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday. Please note that the office is closed to phone calls from noon to 1 p.m. each day.

Are you still getting your Utility bill in the mailbox outside your home? Please consider this secure and quick delivery option: Getting your City of Vancouver Utility bill by email. Sign up today! Here’s how: Visit www.cityofvancouver. us/AtYourService, sign into your account and click on the

eBilling option. Follow all steps. Be sure to confirm your email address to complete the process.

Tree Bonus! When you switch from paper to electronic bills, you may qualify for up to $100 back on the cost of a newly planted tree through the Urban Forestry TreeFund. You’ll reduce mailbox clutter, get your bill securely, and help make your neighborhood and Vancouver a little moreSwitchgreen. FortomoreeBillingabout our TreeFundToday!Program, please visit www.cityofvancouver.us/urbanforestry.

Want to take more work out of bill paying? Enroll in AutoPay, a free service that lets City of Vancouver customers pay water, sewer and stormwater utility bills automatically using a banking or credit card account. Visit www.cityofvancouver.us/AtYourService.

Water is a precious resources. Yet, too often leaks go unchecked, resulting in lost water and higher bills. Here’s how to find leaks:

Start with your water meter. Make sure no water is being used in or outside of your home. Then check the meter’s flow indicator, typically shown as a star, triangle or sweeping hand. If the flow indicator is spinning, you likely have a leak.

Outside, look for unusual vegetation growth or moist areas in the lawn or landscaping. Inside, check toilets for leaks by putting a few drops of food color or a dye tablet into the upper water tanks. Wait 30 minutes and do not use or flush. If color appears in the bowl, there is a leak.

If needed, contact a license plumber for help with fixing leaks in your personal plumbing.

Questions? Please call 360-487-7999 to speak with a Utility customer service representative.

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Vancouver Utility Customer Service (bills/service):

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Backflow and Cross Connection Prevention:

Instagram:

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Water Resources Education Center:

Twitter:

cityofvancouver.us/watercenter or 360-487-7111

twitter.com/VanPubWorksUS

Water Resources Protection Program:

@VanPubWorksUS

 

cityofvancouver.us/waterprotection or 360-487-7130

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EPA Safe Drinking Water:

www.cityofvancouver.us/socialmedia

epa.gov/safewater or 800-426-4791

Reminder

Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.

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Vancouver Tap Water

Many cities in the United States have high levels of dangerous contaminants in their tap water, and when you live in Vancouver, it’s no different. Water that comes from our Puget Sound shore is very safe to drink, but it does have to pass through a series of quality control tests that the Washington state department of agriculture takes place. These tests take many forms, such as testing for total dissolved solids, turbidity, acidity, pH, and disinfection. These components need to be at safe levels if you want to be sure that your water is clean enough for drinking. If your water seems suspect at any point along the process, you should have your water tested by a reputable lab to find out exactly where the contamination is coming from. Once you have this information, you can decide whether you want to continue using the water that you are now consuming or buy an entirely new home filtration system to ensure that your family is not exposed to unhealthy amounts of chemicals every day.

One of the most toxic substances found in the Puget Sound water supply is chlorine. While it does help kill bacteria and keep the water clean for bathers, anyone who lives in the house with this in their water supply will find that they are increasingly sensitive to this chemical’s effects. People become more irritated by the sun, their skin, the chlorine in the air, and just about everything else that naturally occurs in the environment. If you find that you are having a hard time relaxing or coping with the many stresses of everyday life, you may want to consider filtering your water to remove the chlorine in your water. This can have a calming effect as well as affecting your body.

The Washington State Department of Health also takes water samples and tests them for various elements to ensure that your water supply is clean. If you have tap water in your home, no matter how it was treated before it hit the market, you should have your water tested to ensure that you are getting only clean water. Your family’s health is essential, so you should do what you can to filter and purify your water supply. It would be best if you talked to your local water supplier to find out what is in your water and what you can do to ensure that you and your family stay healthy.

Vancouver Drinking Water

The city of Vancouver, WA, is considered one of the most environmentally conscious cities in the United States. They constantly strive to make sure that they are doing everything they can to protect their water supply and make sure that it remains pure and clean. This includes having a department of environmental quality that strictly monitors everything that goes into the water supply. They have even gone so far as to create a whole new set of water quality standards that will go into effect in 2021.

Unfortunately for the residents of Vancouver, Washington, this department of environmental quality is underfunded and understaffed. They can only dedicate three people to the department, which is why many important issues regarding contamination are not addressed quickly enough. In addition to the three full-time employees, only two part-time workers are solely dedicated to this department. It is truly a sad state of affairs when you consider all of the contaminants currently present in our water systems.

You can ensure that your water is safe is to purchase an effective water filtration system. These filtration systems can provide the same quality of water that you would get from a Vancouver water department at a fraction of the cost. Not only will you be protecting your family from new contaminants, but you will also be saving money by reducing the amount of time and money that you would otherwise spend on bottled water. If you want to make sure that your family is fully protected, make sure that you check all of the contaminants out before you buy a bottle of water. Once you have done this, you can feel confident that you provide the best quality of drinking water for your family.

Vancouver Water Quality

The Washington State Department of Health has released some data concerning the quality of the Vancouver Washington water. Data shows that about 99.6% of the water tested during a sampling period was found to be in good or excellent condition. The Washington State data also showed that the water had a slightly higher prescription drug content than most other cities in Washington. Still, the sample size was too small to determine a definitive answer as to whether that higher concentration of drugs in the water came from the drinking water or the water used for cooking and bathing.

The health department has also tested publicly available water sources in the region and found them to be in excellent condition. So far, no samples have been found to contain traces of the drugs found in Vancouver water. Public safety officials stressed that people need only worry about the water they drink, bathe in, and wash their clothes. They said that the only way to be sure that your water is clean and pure is by getting a water purifier. A water purifier is recommended for every household in the region, no matter where you live.

Researchers also conducted an experiment using mice and found that they were sensitive to the water’s drugs. The mice died more quickly than mice who did not go through the water. It is not clear from this experiment how much exposure the mice got to the drugs. Even so, scientists agree that it is a possibility. It is essential to keep your water quality high so that you can protect yourself and your family from dangerous levels of medication in the water.

Vancouver Water Treatment

Washington state, like many other states, has its water treatment regulations for public consumption. The rules vary slightly from city to city, but the process’s basic framework is the same for all cities within the state. The first step towards cleaning up your water before drinking or cooking with it is installing a filtration system designed to clean out any unwanted substances in your water. Water treated using these systems is far purer than the water coming out of your tap. Another advantage is that these systems generally cost less than purchasing bottled water and are much safer for your body and skin.

In addition to filtration systems, the state’s drinking water is treated using chlorine and other chemicals. This process kills all bacteria in the water but leaves some helpful naturally occurring minerals that are healthy for you. Unfortunately, this treatment is not effective against many types of chemicals found in the soil, including herbicides and pesticides. While many cities try to use as many different types of water treatment methods as they can to combat all of the other chemicals and minerals in the water supply, the truth is that no treatment can thoroughly remove all of the chemicals and minerals found in the water. That’s why it’s essential to do a little bit of research into what types of water purification systems are available for sale, both in Canada and the United States.

While it may seem like there’s a lot to learn about Vancouver water treatment solutions, the truth is that understanding all of the different methods and chemicals that are being used in the water treatment process is not nearly enough. It would help if you learned everything you can about each technique and the potential environmental hazards associated with each one. Even if you aren’t concerned about water treatment, you should be concerned about your family’s health and how their water is being treated. Drinking and cooking water containing harmful chemicals should be a cause for concern.

Vancouver Water Utility

Have you recently moved to or are considering moving to Vancouver, Washington? If so, then there is a good chance that you will have to deal with a local water utility company. This means that you will need to obtain a water bill to see how much water your home uses per month. This can be done at the county level or in any of the cities in this region. Here are some tips on finding the right service provider for your home.

One of the first things you should do before moving to a new area, whether in Washington State or another place, is to look at your water usage to find out what kind of water utility company you would like to use in your new area. Once you find out what the average amount of water your house uses per month is, you can easily determine how much water your property will need to be supplied by a service provider. You can find out all this information online.

The next thing you want to do when you move to a new area is to find out about the rainfall and snowfall in the area that you live. In this way, you will be better prepared for the water needs you may have in the future. By researching what the average rainfall and snowfall are for the area where you currently live, you will be better prepared for the future. Suppose the rain or snowfall is unusually high. In that case, you may want to consider a water utility company, but if it is not too high, then you may want to consider using a city water filtration system that will help to lower your carbon footprint.

Vancouver Water Supply

Many companies in the region provide Washington water, but not all of them are created equal. For an area that prides itself on its water supply and clean water supplies, you must find a trustworthy company to provide your water whenever you need it. If you want the most pristine water possible, you want it to be from a responsible company. You can search all over the region for companies that have the best possible water quality. The water coming from Vancouver is among the cleanest in the United States, so you know you will be getting an excellent water supply. No other part of the water supply in the entire United States is as pure as the water from Vancouver.

Another great reason to choose a reliable water supply company is that they use only clean water sources. They install solar energy systems to turn the most pristine water into clean drinking water, so you know you will always get great-tasting water. When it comes to your food, the last thing you want is to use something contaminated with dangerous chemicals. That is not what you want in your food!

If you have decided to find a water supply company in Vancouver, Washington, then you are in for a treat. This city prides itself on having some of the cleanest water in the entire country. It is ranked as one of the top 10 water supply cities globally, so you know you will be getting what you pay for when you choose a water supply company. Don’t spend another moment worrying about where your next water source is coming from. With a reliable company, you can relax knowing that your water will be clean and safe.

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