District of Squamish Council passed a motion to phase out the sale of bottled water on municipal property. To support this initiative and encourage the consumption of Squamish tap water, the District is improving access to tap water at its indoor and outdoor facilities by increasing the number of fountains, filling stations, and dispensing systems.
(Source: The Pacific Institute's Bottled Water and Energy Fact Sheet)
"Take Back the Tap" at your home, workplace or school!
January 15, 2023 at 4:16 PM
Efforts to bypass Queens Way lift station successful; community efforts helped mitigate environmental impacts
Map shows the alignment of the sanitary forcemain from the Downtown lift station to the Queens Way lift station.
January 14, 2023 at 3:45 PM
District crews urgently working to create a bypass for failed Queens Way Lift Station to avoid major impacts to public or environment
Some sanitary wastewater has entered the Squamish Estuary; Residents and businesses asked to reduce water use to help minimize impact
Map shows…