Liquid Waste Services Department

Wastewater management guides
Practical, easy-to-use information for managing wastewater from businesses and recreational facilities.
Online grease interceptor tool
New tool helps food sector businesses determine their grease trap requirements.
Is it flushable?
Video shows how flushing wipes can lead to big repairs

We Work On

Wastewater Collection
We operate and maintain a network of 530 km of trunk sewers and 33 sewage pumping stations that receives wastewater from municipalities and carries it to treatment plants.
Innovative Ways to Use Wastewater
As wastewater is collected and treated, resources are extracted and used to generate electricity, heat for buildings and treatment plants, and made into a fertilizer substitute. Wastewater treatment plants also re-use water captured during the treatment process.
Wastewater Treatment
Five regional wastewater treatment plants process the 1 billion litres of wastewater generated every day by residents, businesses and industries to remove materials that can harm the environment.
Stormwater and Drainage
Around certain rivers and streams, we manage drainage to help reduce flooding and improve environmental health. We also work with municipalities to manage the impact of stormwater.
Environmental Monitoring
Treated wastewater is discharged to the lower Fraser River, Burrard Inlet or Georgia Strait. We test wastewater before and after treatment and monitor water quality in the region.
Preventing Problems in the Pipes
Grease, disposable wipes, chemicals and other products cause problems for the sewers and the treatment system. Find out what you can do to help to keep our systems running well and protect the environment.
Support for Businesses, Industry and Institutions
Businesses, industry and institutions put unique demands on our wastewater treatment system. Find out about services, issues, best practices and regulations for your operation.

Contact Us

MANAGER:
Peter Navratil, General Manager, Liquid Waste Services
PHONE:
604-432-6200
EMAIL:
ICentre@metrovancouver.org

Liquid Waste Consultations

Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant
Information on ongoing plant improvements to meet the needs of the region's growing population.
Northwest Langley Wastewater Treatment Projects
Information on the projects and opportunities for community input.

Projects and Initiatives

North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant (District of North Vancouver)
Metro Vancouver is building a new secondary treatment plant for the North Shore, expected to be completed by 2020.
Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements (City of Delta)
Over 20 projects are taking place over the next several years, to increase the plant's capacity, improve earthquake readiness, continue to manage odour and meet the needs of the region's growing population.
Northwest Langley Wastewater Treatment Projects
Various projects are underway to expand the plant and allow it to service 230,000 people by 2026, including residents and businesses in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.
Wipe it Green Bin It and Unflushables Campaigns
Region-wide public awareness campaigns to reduce the disposal of cooking grease, wipes and other unflushables into the wastewater system.
Construction Projects
Construction projects are ongoing to maintain and upgrade the regional sewer system and wastewater treatment infrastructure.

Wastewater management guides

Online grease interceptor tool

Is it flushable?

We Work On

Wastewater Collection

Innovative Ways to Use Wastewater

Wastewater Treatment

Stormwater and Drainage

Environmental Monitoring

Preventing Problems in the Pipes

Support for Businesses, Industry and Institutions

Contact Us

MANAGER:

PHONE:

EMAIL:

Liquid Waste Consultations

Projects and Initiatives

North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant (District of North Vancouver)

Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements (City of Delta)

Northwest Langley Wastewater Treatment Projects

Wipe it Green Bin It and Unflushables Campaigns

Construction Projects