Kelowna's First Water Security & Responsibility Plan

Official title: Water Security and Responsibility Plan

Closed Community Planning Environment & Climate Housing & Communities
Kelowna has finished developing its first comprehensive water plan. The plan covers how the city uses, protects, and shares water for the long term. It was adopted in April 2025 and includes 40 actions across short, medium, and long-term timelines.

Why This Matters

Live in Kelowna? This plan affects your tap water, your water bills, and how the city handles droughts and floods. With BC's changing climate bringing hotter summers and unpredictable rainfall, water security isn't abstract—it's about whether you can water your garden or fill your pool.

What Could Change

The city will implement 40 specific actions to manage water differently. These span short-term fixes to long-term infrastructure changes. Expect new rules around water use, potential changes to stormwater management, and investments in water infrastructure over the coming years.

Key Issues

  • How should Kelowna use water responsibly now and in the future?
  • How can the city protect its water sources?
  • How should water be shared among residents, businesses, and the environment?

What Happened

The Water Security & Responsibility Plan was adopted by the City of Kelowna in April 2025. The final plan identifies 40 actions spanning short-term, medium-term, and long-term timelines to responsibly manage water in the community.

Key Documents