Tap Water

High-quality drinking water 

Our high-quality drinking water is stored in Metro Vancouver's Capilano, Seymour, and Coquitlam watersheds before it is treated and supplied to Port Moody. We encourage you to drink tap water instead of bottled water to save money and reduce waste. Fill a refillable water bottle with water from the tap and bring it with you when you leave the house. 

Maintaining water quality

The City conducts water main flushing as part of the operation and maintenance of our water distribution system. Water main flushing uses a targeted, one-way flushing process to remove sediment buildup from water mains. 

The British Columbia Drinking Water Protection Act and British Columbia Drinking Water Protection Regulation require water distribution systems to produce an annual Water Quality Report. More details about the City’s water distribution system can be found in this report. 

Cross Connection Control Program 

The Cross Connection Control (CCC) Program aims to protect our drinking water from contamination by requiring select facilities and multi-residential properties to follow best practices and standards to prevent backflow into the water distribution system. The BC Building Code establishes standards to protect water distribution systems. View our CCC Program page for additional information.

Water Main Tie-in Permit Application 

Contractors working on off-site works for development projects and City water distribution system infrastructure projects must apply for a permit to complete their connection to the City’s water distribution system. This free permit allows for the City to make modifications to the water system safely while minimizing disruptions and ensuring that all customers affected by the modifications are notified. Submit your Water Main Tie-in Permit Application.