Stormwater
What is stormwater?
Did you know that in addition to providing quality drinking water and treating wastewater, Toronto Water also helps deal with rain water and melted snow? It may not seem as important as drinking water and wastewater treatment, but managing stormwater is essential to improving the health of our waterways and reducing basement flooding.
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Basement flooding
Wet Weather Flow Master Plan
The Wet Weather Flow Master Plan is a long term plan that includes a 25-year implementation plan to reduce and ultimately eliminate the adverse affects of wet weather flow, which is runoff generated by rain and melted snow.
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Blue Flag beaches
Blue Flag is an internationally recognized eco-label awarded to beaches that achieve high standards in 29 criteria including water quality, environmental education, environmental management, and safety and services.
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Around the house tips
Using less water, keeping rainwater on your property and managing what and how much goes into our storm sewer system means you are protecting your home and the environment and saving money at the same time. Whether you live in a home, a condo or an apartment, everyone has a role to play.