Image: City of Mission file photo / Abbotsford Mission Water and Sewer Services says it is advising that some residents in Abbotsford living central to north of the city limits may notice temporary discolouration, along with an unusual taste or odour in their drinking water.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Abbotsford water quality notice

Water quality notice now extended to some Abbotsford residents

Jan 15, 2025 | 2:23 PM

ABBOTSFORD — Abbotsford Mission Water and Sewer Services says it is advising that some residents in Abbotsford living central to north of the city limits may notice temporary discolouration, along with an unusual taste or odour in their drinking water.

According to a news release sent from the City of Abbotsford, the water quality notice follows a similar notice issued earlier this week for Mission-area residents.

Abbotsford residents who currently receive their drinking water from Norrish Creek are being supplied with water from Cannell Lake due to regular maintenance at the Norrish Creek Water Treatment Plant. The city says an increased flow from Cannell Lake has temporarily stirred up sediment in the transmission main, leading to the discoloration, which may impact residents living central to north of the city limits.

Like the City of Mission said, water from this source is regularly sampled and tested, and all samples continue to meet provincial water quality standards. The temporary discoloration and odour are expected to clear within a few days.

Using a carbon filter, such as those from Brita Canada or similar device, may alleviate the smell and taste change.

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The Abbotsford Mission Water and Sewer Commission provides municipal water to Abbotsford, Mission and a small part of the Fraser Valley Regional District. For additional information regarding Abbotsford and Mission’s water quality, please visit ourwatermatters.ca/water-quality.

Residents who are impacted may notify the City of Abbotsford at 604-853-5485 of any water quality issues.