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Basement flooding
Basements can flood for many reasons. While the City of Toronto is working to make improvements to its sewer system, these improvements alone cannot completely protect a home from basement flooding.
Lead pipes and drinking water
Toronto is serious about replacing lead pipes and reducing lead in drinking water. Get all the details of the City's new Lead Mitigation Strategy and learn what you can to do to replace your lead pipes and protect your family's health.
Mandatory Downspout Disconnection
In order to reduce the risk of basement flooding and improve the water quality of our lake and rivers, a new City bylaw requires property owners to disconnect their downspouts from the sewer system.
Water Meter Program
The City of Toronto has officially launched the Water Meter Program. The mandatory program will install or replace 474,000 water meters over six years with new automated meters.