The Fraser Health Authority has notified the city that it must add a secondary disinfectant to its drinking water, namely, chlorine.
Mayor Sharon Gaetz says people are concerned about possible health hazards, as well as the 1.5-million-dollar price tag.
She adds the city already takes extra special care of its water, “We flush our pipes twice a year, we test our water twice as often as we need to, we have 20 people who work full-time on this every single day because there’s such pride in the water of Chilliwack.”
Gaetz says Council has asked Fraser Health to consult with residents before going any further.
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