Bulk Water Usage

There are three automated bulk water fill stations in Squamish from which bulk water can be purchased: one non-potable and two potable. Please view the locations map.

The use of non-potable water is encouraged whenever possible.

Non-potable water

Non-potable water is NOT safe for human consumption, food processing, hand washing or bathing. Appropriate uses of non-potable bulk water include:

  • dust abatement
  • sanitary and storm sewer main flushing
  • hydro-seeding
  • landscape irrigation
  • concrete pouring and curing
  • wildfire interface control.

Potable water

The District only ensures water potability to point where water is dispensed from the water fill station. The customer is responsible for using appropriate hose type, appurtenances, and hauling tank to ensure water potability after the automated dispenser valve.

Appropriate uses of potable bulk water include:

  • drinking water and hand washing for special events
  • commissioning new water mains.

The use of District and/or private fire hydrants is not permitted. Hydrants are reserved for use by Squamish Fire Rescue only. 

Purchasing bulk water

Set up a pre-paid bulk water fill account with the District to access the automated non-potable and potable bulk water fill stations.

Non-potable ($15.27 per cubic metre)

  • Hendrickson Fields: 39025 Loggers Lane (south of Brennan Park Recreation Centre)

Potable ($43.77 per cubic metre)

  • Industrial Park: 1115 Enterprise Way (corner of Enterprise Way and Production Way)
  • Valleycliffe: 38042 Behrner Drive (at Guilford Drive intersection)

Bulk fill water rates are set out in the District of Squamish Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2012, 2007.

Note: application processing times can take up to 10 business days.

How to apply

New account requests can be completed online. Please visit Online eApply Dashboard.

Ensure you have all the required documents listed below before starting the online process.

A key and pin number to access all fill stations will be issued upon receipt of required documentation and pre-payment. Access to the stations is not transferable between customers.

Required Documents:

  1. Signed Bulk Water Request Form
  2. Proof of current business licence with the District of Squamish
  3. A certificate of insurance confirming that the Company has:
    • $5,000,000 commercial general liability insurance 
    • naming the District of Squamish as additional insured.
    • It must be a term of the policy that the insurer must give 30 days’ notice of cancellation or material change of said insurance.
  4. Bulk Water Purchasing Contract for contractors.

Step by step instructions

Visit the MyCity Login and Registration page to create a new account or login to an existing one.

  • Click "Create an Account" or
  • Click "Login"

Click on "Request - New Bulk Water Account" button.

Upload all required documents. Once your new account is processed, we will email you the Access number for online payments.

Payments can be made online, by cash or cheque in person at the Building department at Municipal Hall or by mailing a cheque to:

District of Squamish
C/O Building department - Bulk Water Prepayment
37955 Second Avenue
Squamish, BC V8B 0A3

If you have an account and want to top up the amount, please click on the "Request - Bulk Water Top Up" button.

Be sure to enter both the Potable and Non-Potable volume sections.

After Public Works receives your payment confirmation, we will notify you to confirm the credit to your account.

Ask the truck driver to go to the Public Works office at 39909 Government Road to pick up a key.

How to use the stations

The discharge pipe at each location is equipped with a 2.5-inch fire hydrant port fitting. The purchaser is responsible for providing their own hose and connector, and insured water-hauling vehicle.

Upon application approval, the District will provide a key, unique access code and PIN, which gives access to all of the fill stations. At the station, follow the prompts on the access panel. The stations are accessible 24/7/365. Stations are occasionally unavailable for maintenance.

Download a map of the stations and instruction for use.

For any troubleshooting issues or to report an issue or concern, please call Public Works at 604.815.6868 during office hours or, after hours, Connections Call Center at 604.815.4040.

Frequently Asked Questions

Non-potable water is NOT safe for human consumption, food processing, hand washing or bathing. Potable water is safe for these uses. The District only ensures water potability to point where water is dispensed from the water fill station. The Company is responsible for using appropriate hose type, appurtenances, and hauling tank to ensure water potability after the automated dispenser valve.

The District encourages the use of non-potable water whenever possible to reduce strain on the District’s drinking water system. Appropriate uses of non-potable bulk water include:

  • Dust abatement
  • Sanitary and storm sewer main flushing
  • Hydro-seeding
  • Landscape irrigation
  • Concrete pouring and curing
  • Wildfire control

Appropriate uses of potable bulk water include:

  • Drinking water and handwashing for special events
  • Commissioning new water mains

24/7/365. Stations are occasionally unavailable for maintenance.

No. Account codes are not transferable.

Public Works front desk: 

604.815.6868

39909 Government Road.

Office hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The following payment options are available.

  • Online through your MyCity account.
  • In person payment at Municipal Hall 37955 Second Avenue with credit card, debit card, cheque, or cash.
  • After hours cheque drop box at Municipal Hall 37955 Second Avenue.
  • Check by mail/courier sent to Municipal Hall,  ATTN: Building Department 37955 Second Avenue, P.O. Box, Squamish, British Columbia V8B 0A3

Please include your contact information and indicate company name for credit bulk water provision.

Hendrickson Fields Station |  39025 Loggers Lane

Industrial Park Station | 1115 Enterprise Way

Clarke Drive Station | 38042 Behrner Drive

 

No. Customers must provide their own water-hauling trucks.

No. Customers must provide their hoses, appropriate fixtures, and tanks.

No. Use of District and/or private fire hydrants is not permitted. Hydrants are reserved for use by Squamish Fire Rescue only.

Unauthorized use of fire hydrants and standpipes is not permitted, per Article 7. (f)(1) of the District of Squamish Water Rates Regulations and Water Extension Bylaw No. 676, 1980.

Failure to comply compromises vital public safety infrastructure and may result in fines, suspension of business license(s) or other legal or enforcement remedies.