About the Drinking Water Management Plan update
Metro Vancouver delivers high-quality drinking water to over three million people every day but climate change, seismic risk, and rapid population growth are putting increasing pressure on our drinking water system.
That’s why Metro Vancouver is updating the
Drinking Water Management Plan, the region’s shared strategy for protecting, managing, and investing in the drinking water system over the next decade.
Final draft Drinking Water Management Plan
Metro Vancouver has released the
final draft Drinking Water Management Plan . This plan sets the long-term direction for how we will continue delivering high-quality drinking water as our region grows and faces new pressures, including population growth, climate change, and seismic risk.
Take the survey
We’re now inviting final comments before the plan goes to the Metro Vancouver Board for approval later this year.
Review the plan and share your final feedback
Your feedback in this final phase will help ensure the plan is clear, complete, and ready to move forward.
The comment period runs January 5 to January 16.
At a glance, the plan:
- Protects drinking water quality from the mountains to the tap
- Plans for future supply as the region grows
- Strengthens resilience to climate change and natural hazards
- Maintains and upgrades critical infrastructure
- Reduces water use through fair and practical conservation tools
- Protects rivers, watersheds, and ecosystems
- Ensures fiscal responsibility and long-term affordability
- Builds a skilled workforce to operate the system for generations
What people told us matters most
During our second phase of engagement, people across the region highlighted what matters most to them about drinking water. The graphic below shows how these priorities are reflected in the final draft plan.
| How people’s priorities are reflected in the plan |
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Reliable drinking water system
Strengthening resilience to weather extremes, natural hazards, and long-term growth
| Drinking water quality protection
Ensuring high-quality drinking water from the mountains to the tap. | Reducing water use
Supporting practical, fair ways for homes and businesses to use water more efficiently. |
Ecosystems and watersheds
Protecting rivers, forests, fish habitat, and the natural areas that support our water. |
Fiscal responsibility
Planning and investing carefully to keep drinking water affordable. | Clear roles and coordination
Organizing strategies into clear Priority Areas and outlining how Metro Vancouver and member jurisdictions work together.
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Engagement
Metro Vancouver is inviting residents, communities, and organizations to help shape the future of the region’s drinking water. Your feedback helps ensure the Drinking Water Management Plan reflects the values, priorities, and lived experiences of people across the region.
Engagement takes place across three phases.