Water Service

Clean, Safe & Reliable Drinking Water

The City of Trail’s water treatment and distribution system is designed, operated, and maintained to deliver clean, safe, and reliable drinking water to homes and businesses throughout the community.

Every day, residents and businesses depend on this core service and a dedicated team with robust infrastructure that supply remains consistent and of the highest quality.

Trail’s water system draws from two primary sources: the Columbia River and the Bear Creek well. Water is treated through a direct filtration treatment plant and supported by a deep, high-producing well, providing both capacity and resiliency.

System at a Glance

Our water system includes:

  • 2 water sources: Columbia River and Bear Creek well
  • 1 direct filtration water treatment plant
  • 1 deep, high-producing well
  • 82.6 kilometres of watermain infrastructure
  • 3,413 service connections
  • 8 storage reservoirs
  • 5 booster pump stations

Dedicated to Quality and Reliability

Behind the infrastructure is a team of 8 skilled and qualified staff who work diligently to test, treat, monitor, maintain, and improve the system. Their work ensures that water delivered to customers meets all regulatory standards while supporting public health, fire protection, and community growth.

The City remains committed to ongoing investment in its water system to maintain reliability, uphold water quality standards, and meet the needs of a growing and evolving community.