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availability calendar before you apply. Please note, water trailers are prioritized for emergencies and City-sponsored events, and may not be available on your requested event date.
The City has two HTO To Go water trailers that can provide tap water, free-of-charge, to select public events between May 1 and September 30.
Trailers are set up and staffed by City staff, and feature the following:
- stainless steel troughs on each side
- 10 drinking water taps (five on each side)
- 10 taps to fill water bottles (five on each side)
- step stools and cups, if needed
- water bowls for pets
- information booth featuring Toronto Water programs and services
Before you apply, review the Eligibility section below to confirm your event meets the program requirements.
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Eligibility
Your event must:
- be located within Toronto and take place during the trailer operating season from May 1 to September 30
- have an estimated attendance of at least 500 people
- be at least four hours long (not including set-up and take-down)
- occur during daylight hours
- be open to the public without entry restrictions (no ticketed entry)
- provide a high-traffic area with at least 30′ x 15′ of space for the water trailer and information booth
If your event is selected, City staff will visit the location to confirm the water trailer can be connected to a safe water supply.
How It Works
- You must apply at least eight weeks before the event date.
- The City often receives more than two requests for the same date. Final decisions are based on the level of opportunity to promote Toronto Water programs and services.
- Please note that water trailers are prioritized for emergencies and City-sponsored events, and may not be available on your requested event date.
- The City will notify you whether your event has been selected or denied at least eight weeks before the event date. If you apply exactly eight weeks in advance, the City will notify you within five business days.
- If selected, the City will arrange a time to visit the location to ensure the trailer can be set up in a suitable area that has access to a safe water supply. Once the location is approved, you will receive an email to confirm the water trailer.
- Once approved, you will need to provide a site plan and Certificate of Insurance.
- City staff will deliver and connect the water trailer to a safe water supply (usually a fire hydrant or connection to a building’s water supply) on the agreed upon date and time.
- Once the event is complete, staff will disconnect the water trailer.
Important note
The City reserves the right to remove the trailer without notice and penalty, or to deny a request, should an event not comply with the Ontario Human Rights Code or the City’s Non-Discrimination Policy. This includes events that promote hatred or discriminate against race, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, family status, or handicap.
