Google Translate
Translation – Explanation and Caution

The electronic translation service on the City of Surrey’s web site is hosted by Google Translate. The quality of the translation may vary in some of the languages offered by Google. The goal of the basic translation is to capture the general intention of the original English material.

Google Translate is a free service and currently offers translation in over 50 languages. Unfortunately, not all the languages spoken in the City of Surrey are translated. Punjabi is one of the languages not currently offered, and to remedy the situation, the City has been in contact with Google and they have committed to making Punjabi available in the future.

The City of Surrey cannot guarantee the quality, accuracy, or completeness of any translated information. Before you act on translated information, the City encourages you to confirm any facts that are important to you and the decisions you make.

The City of Surrey offers interpretation services at all its facilities. If you have a question about the material you read on our web site, we encourage you to stop by a City facilities to discuss it. You can also contact the City at (604) 591-4011 to receive interpretation support.

The City is committed to enhancing the accessibility of its web site to all its citizens, and appreciates any feedback that it receives.

Chinese, Korean, Punjabi, Tagalog, Hindi

Drainage & Environment

image of Elgin Creek in Surrey

The Drainage & Environment Section is involved in a myriad of subjects to assist with the management of Surrey's natural resources. Surrey has a wide expanse of natural areas and watercourses within all portions of the City.  These areas and watercourses are crucial for local wildlife and the drainage of stormwater to the receiving waterbodies, the Fraser River and Mud Bay.

The section provides drainage conveyance and environmental protection services for the City.  Follow the links to the subject matter you are interested in learning more about or if you need to report a problem requiring assistance. 

A summary of contact information is provided for various issues relating to drainage problems and environmental concerns.

Information on annual utility rates for water, sewer, drainage, and garbage.

Page highlights some of the things that homeowners can do to manage drainage and environmental concerns around their proprty.


Information about managing stormwater flows in Surrey.

Page describes soil and erosion issues that occur within Surrey and leads to other pages with additional information about specific soil and erosion issues.

Information about Surrey's floodplains and flooding management.


City of Surrey water and air quality responsibilities.

In order to meets the needs of the City's current and future residents, the Engineering Department has an annual capital construction program, and a 10-Year Servicing Plan.

Page describes wildlife and natural environment issues that are managed by the City of Surrey