On occasion, contractors or members of the public may require bulk water supply. The City of Abbotsford can provide this service through one of three Bulk Water Supply Stations or a Hydrant Use Permit (if approved).
Examples of valid reasons for using a hydrant may include work being done with a permit for certain road and utility construction, filming or special events. Requests for using a hydrant may be denied if there is a better solution such as water truck/fill stations.
What you need to know before applying for a Hydrant Use Permit:
The permit holder will:
- coordinate their requirements with the Operations Division (City of Abbotsford)
- supply their own hoses
- dechlorinate at point of discharge if any water is likely to flow into the storm sewer system or ditches
City staff will:
- supply and install a backflow device
- if deemed necessary, supply and install a water meter
- turn on and off the applicable hydrant and install the equipment by 7:30 am and remove it by 3:30 pm on the requested finish date
Important Notes:
- Unauthorized valves or other equipment attached to the hydrant will be confiscated and shall become the property of the City
- If service is required after normal working hours or on weekends additional charges will apply
- Repairs and replacement of damaged equipment will be billed to the permit holder
- Hydrant Permit Use Applications must be submitted a minimum 48hrs prior to the required start date.
- If a permit is needed for a maximum of 21-days, City crews will conduct an inspection and service of the hydrant which will cause a short interruption.
Permit fees (non-refundable) and conditions:
- Hydrant use permit $60 per day
- After hours service call $200 each
- Permit duration allotment: Two (2) days minimum to 21 days maximum
- No permit extension is accepted. Apply for new permit for continuation of hydrant use service
- No revisions (hydrant location or date) to an existing permit
- Metered water usage: the permit holder will be invoiced for the water usage once the project has completed based on current water rates.
- Accepted method of payment online is credit card only
To make an application:
- Fill out the online application
- Completed application to be submitted with a minimum 48-hour business day notice period prior to the proposed start date
- Once application is submitted and approved you will be sent an email with payment instructions
Abbotsford’s Waterworks Regulations Bylaw regulates use of City Waterworks owned and operated by the City. For more information about the permit process email operations@abbotsford.ca or call 604-853-5485.
