Seymour watershed - photo courtesy of Metro Vancouver
Water flow changes may affect clarity of water
Metro Vancouver is returning water flow to its normal direction after temporary changes made to support construction of new infrastructure for the Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel Project External website, opens in new tab.
Some Vancouver neighbourhoods may have cloudy or slightly discoloured water for a few days. The water is safe to drink and should clear on its own. Water quality will continue to be monitored.
If your water is cloudy or discoloured, run the cold water tap for up to 30 minutes. If it doesn't clear, stop the water, wait at least 1 hour, then try again.
If you have any questions or concerns, phone 3-1-1 or submit a report through Van311.
Annual report
We conduct a number of activities and programs to support the excellent quality of drinking water.
Review our Waterworks Utility Annual Report PDF file (3.2 MB)
We work to ensure residents and visitors have the best quality drinking water and we take steps to ensure that it is accessible to everyone.
Vancouver’s drinking water is purchased from Metro Vancouver External website, opens in new tab. The water comes from rain and snowmelt captured in the Capilano, Seymour, and Coquitlam watersheds.
Metro Vancouver protects the watersheds and keeps them closed to the public to prevent contamination. The source waters undergo treatment and testing at the Seymour-Capilano Filtration Plant and Coquitlam Water Treatment plant before distribution to the city.
Key documents
- Waterworks Utility Annual Report PDF file (2.3 MB)
- City of Vancouver Waterworks By-law PDF file (399 KB)
- Waterworks Emergency Response Plan