Running the water for a short period should clear it up. Yes, in the late 1960's the citizens of Vancouver voted to add fluoride to the drinking water. The water is fluoridated to a level of 1 milligram per liter. Fluoride helps reduce dental disease. Chlorine is used to destroy illness-causing organisms which might find their way into the water.
Regulations require the addition of chlorine to the water.
Fill a pitcher with water and let it sit in the refrigerator for several hours prior to drinking. Chlorine reacts with air and will evaporate from the water. Return to Water Quality page This page is maintained by City of Vancouver Information Services.