FAQ

The water system is nearing capacity in the next 7-10 years (subject to growth) and both the City of Abbotsford and the District of Mission have updated their Official Community Plans and expect to see growth.  

A collector well is made up of horizontal pipes, designed to capture groundwater flows from the underground aquifer near the river. Groundwater undergoes a natural filtering process through the soil, followed by water quality improvements to create high quality potable water for customers in both communities.

This option provides a centralized facility that is incrementally scalable and provides the lowest capital expenditure. It is a phasable, affordable, sustainable and flexible solution.