Water Efficiency for Business

Want to better understand your water use? Log in to MyWaterToronto to view your water use by day, week, month or year.

Practicing water efficiency makes good business sense. By reducing your water use, you can:

Lower operating costs – the less water you use, the less you spend on water, wastewater, chemicals and energy
Enhance your public image by demonstrating your commitment to the environment
Increase your competitiveness by saving money and attracting new loyal customers

Toronto Water offers a number of programs and services to help businesses better manage their water use.

Water Rebate Programs

Capacity Buyback Program

Open to commercial and institutional organizations, the Program offers a free water audit and one-time cash rebate.

Industrial Water Rate Program

Open to industrial water customers, the Industrial Water Rate offers a discounted water rate (called the Block 2 rate) to manufacturers that implement a water conservation plan.

Sewer Surcharge Rebate Program

Open to industrial, commercial and institutional water customers, the Program offers a rebate on water not discharged into the sanitary sewer system (i.e. water evaporated from cooling towers or used to make a product).

City Services

Toronto Water staff can help your business with:

Better understanding your water use through:
- water audits
- reviewing your water consumption history
- discussing best management practices

Sewers By-law requirements, including:
- industrial waste control
- Pollution Prevention (P2) Program
- Permits to discharge groundwater or surface water to the city’s sewer system

Mandatory backflow prevention requirements

Infrastructure needs, such as:
- water meter service and support
- water or sewer service connections
- Fire Hydrant Flow Test Permits (when upgrading fire fighting systems)

Water service issues, such as:
- no water or low water pressure
- contingency arrangements so that you’re prepared in the event of a water service disruption

Get Help with Partners in Project Green

Partners in Project Green is a not-for-profit program offered by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority that can help you connect with experts in the field to build your water conservation plan and support your sustainability journey.