Water

How We Get Our Water

Water is purchased from Metro Vancouver (formerly the Greater Vancouver Regional District). It is brought to Pitt Meadows from the Coquitlam watershed. Metro Vancouver is responsible for the transportation and quality of the water to the borders of Pitt Meadows, from which point the City takes over. Supplying water from the source to the consumer is a partnership between Metro Vancouver and the City of Pitt Meadows.

Water Quality

Water quality must comply with British Columbia's Drinking Water Regulations. Samples are collected weekly from seven sites throughout the City for testing by Metro Vancouver. There is a rechlorination station located on the Pitt River to ensure water quality.

Most watermains in the municipality are flushed annually, which occasionally results in a temporary drop in water pressure or noticeable discolouration in tap water.

To view the 2010 Water Quality Report click here [PDF - 822 KB]. For any questions regarding water quality, please call Metro Vancouver Water Quality line at 604-451-6010.

2010 Increase Water Utility Cost

Where does your drinking water come from and what does it cost?

The Greater Vancouver Water District (GVWD), part of Metro Vancouver, is responsible for water supply, distribution, treatment, quality control, watershed protection and demand-side management (reducing demand). The three watersheds that provide our drinking water are Seymour, Capilano and Coquitlam.

For more information on Metro Vancouver's water utility, please visit www.metrovancouver.org or phone the information centre at 604-432-6200.

Water Service Charges

Water consumption costs are charged to most residential and commercial users based on a flat fee. This fee is charged annually on the property tax notice due June 30th of each year. Large volume water users and most farms are charged for water based on a metered usage. Meter readings and billings are done twice a year for the periods of January to June and July to December.

Charges provided by the City for sewer-related services of any kind that remain unpaid on December 31st are deemed to be property taxes in arrears. These charges are in respect of the property to which the service was provided and are recoverable under the provisions of the Local Government Act. They may include tax sale of the related property.

The Metro Vancouver charge makes up about 65% of the City's sewage budget (including reserve contributions). Because other sewage costs are relatively stable from year to year, the District's sewer rates are driven to a large extent by the sewer fees charged by Metro Vancouver.

New Water Connection

In order to get a new connection installed, please contact:

Operations and Development Services
Phone: 604-465-2428
Fax: 604-465-2404

View new connection fees Connection Charges[PDF, 41 KB]
Download Application Form Water Connection Application Form [PDF, 62 KB]

Water Shutoff

There is no charge for water shut-off or turn-on. These services can be provided by the City during regular office hours - Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. All emergency water shut-offs are also at no charge.

If you require the water to be shut off, please contact the Public Works Department by e-mail at jrutquist@pittmeadows.bc.ca or by telephone during regular business hours at 604-465-2479. If phoning after hours, please call 604-465-2465.

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