Our drinking water is a valuable resource, essential to our lives and natural environment. We love water. We need it. Together, we can protect and conserve our water.
Water Quality
To ensure our water is of the highest possible quality, water quality samples are taken and analyzed annually.
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Annual Water Quality Report 2023
Each year, a water quality report is published detailing sampling locations, frequency of testing, and results.
Water Conservation
Did you know Metro Vancouverites use about 270 litres per person per day? When you factor in commercial uses (to run our businesses, institutions and public facilities, for example) the average use is about 450 litres per person per day! The average amount of water we use daily in Metro Vancouver is 1 billion litres — enough to fill BC Place.
Every drop counts, especially in the summer months! Do your part to conserve water.
Water Use Restrictions
Learn more about water use restrictions, part of the regional Drinking Water Conservation Plan set by Metro Vancouver.
Water Protection
Water Pollutants
What enters our drains ends up in our streams. Learn more about protecting our streams from pollution.
Watershed Planning
Integrated Watershed Management Plans (IWMPs) are developed to preserve watershed health, while meeting community needs and facilitating growth.