You may need to shut off the water supply to your property to find the source of a water leak or to do construction or renovation work that affects plumbing systems.
If your water line is 50 mm (2 inches) or smaller in diameter, you can borrow a water line shut-off key for free (also called a curb stop key). Use the shut-off key to temporarily stop and restart the water service to your property on your own.
Water lines 75 mm (3 inches) or greater in diameter need a City crew to turn on and off (see the previous heading).
Don't know the diameter? Phone 3-1-1.
How to borrow a shut-off key
To sign out a key, present your photo identification in person at a location below.
The location where you can borrow a water line shut-off key depends on the diameter of your water pipes.
Water line shut-off keys are generally loaned out for 48 hours only. If you are not able to return the key within 48 hours, contact the location from where you borrowed the key to ask for an extension.
Lost keys are subject to a replacement charge of $125 (tax not applicable).
Fees are based on the scheduled time of your service call. Tax is included.
Scheduled time of service call
Cost per service call
Regular service calls
Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 6pm
$100
Saturday and Sunday, 8:30am to 6pm
$100
Emergency service calls
Holidays anytime and all times not listed above
$200
(includes follow-ups within 2 hours)
We cover the cost of repairing water service leaks on City property only. If you request a service call and the cause of the leak is on private property, we will bill the property owner for the fees above. We don't repair water leaks on private property.
How to pay
The City mails you an invoice for the crew appointment. If you have questions about the charges, phone the contact person listed on the invoice.
Send a cheque
City of Vancouver
Revenue Services
PO Box 7747
Vancouver, BC V6B 8R1
Pay in person with cash, debit, credit, or cheque
Revenue Services
Ground Floor, City Hall
453 West 12th Avenue (at Cambie Street)
Open Monday to Friday, except holidays, 8:30am to 5pm
Share water during repairs
Do you need a water supply while doing repairs on your water service?
The City loans jumper hoses that connect a neighbour's tap to your property, with your neighbour's permission.
Visit Manitoba Works Yard reception to borrow a hose. Reception is open weekdays, 7:00am to 3:30pm, excluding holidays.
You must return the hose within seven days. The fee to replace a lost hose is $100.00 (tax not applicable).
We cover the cost of repairing water service leaks on City property only. If you request a service call and the cause of the leak is on private property, we will bill the property owner for the fees above. We don't repair water leaks on private property.
