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Water fountains

Drinking water fountains

Drinking water fountains serve fresh, potable water around the city. These fountains are installed and maintained by the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Park Board.

Vancouver tests the city's drinking water frequently to ensure and maintain a high quality level.

Temporary drinking water fountains

During heat waves, the City connects additional drinking fountains to our fresh water supply. These temporary drinking fountains are placed in specific locations that benefit the elderly, very young, and homeless.

Temporary fountains are located at:

Commercial Drive and East Broadway intersection
Granville Street and West 70th Avenue intersection
Robson Street and Bidwell Street intersection
East Hastings Street and Heatley Street intersection
Richards Street and Dunsmuir Street intersection
Commercial Street and Venables Street intersection
Granville Street and West 10th Avenue intersection
Powell Street and Gore Avenue intersection

Find a drinking water fountain in Vancouver

The map below shows where you can find permanent drinking fountains around the City. Select a map marker for directions to that fountain.

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Decorative water fountains in Vancouver

The Emery Barnes Park fountain at Davie St and Richards St The City and Vancouver Park Board also install and maintain decorative fountains in the City. To request maintenance on a fountain on private property, contact the property owner or the building manager.