Water

NOTICE: July 16, 2024: Effective immediately, the Boston Bar water system is under Stage 3 – Water Conservation Measures until further notice.

Water conservation measures are needed due to lower than normal flow from the creek that we draw water from. We are continually monitoring the situation and may take further steps if required. Residents should expect these water conservation measures to remain in place for the remainder of the summer.

  • During a Stage 3-Water Conservation Measures, no person shall:
    • Use a watering system to water a lawn, garden or landscaped areas;
    • Fill a swimming pool, hot tub, tank, vessel, garden pond, or decorative fountain;
    • Wash sidewalks, driveways, walls, roofs or other outdoor surfaces;
    • Hand water lawns or grass.
  • During Stage 3 Water Conservation Measures, the following uses are permitted:
    • Hand watering of flower gardens, vegetable gardens decorative planters, shrubs or trees.
    • Drip irrigation or micro sprinkler irrigation for watering flower gardens, vegetable gardens, decorative planters and shrubs or trees.
    • Prevention or control fires.
    • For the health or safety of any person.

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The Engineering & Community Services Department operates several water systems for communities throughout the region.

A team of experienced and certified staff makes weekly visits to all water systems, checks the systems, and takes water samples for testing to ensure that the water remains safe and secure for our communities' needs.

The department is also responsible for enforcing regulations governing water systems, providing advice on new developments, and inspecting and approving new connections.

The water system maps below show the properties in each community that are connected to an FVRD water system.

To report a water issue in your area, please call the Engineering & Community Services Department at 604-702-5000 or email engineering@fvrd.ca.