The City of Toronto Water Supply By-law (Municipal Code, Chapter 851) defines the roles and responsibilities of both property owners and the City to improve operational efficiency and protect the integrity of the water supply system.
The By-law:
- provides enforcement mechanisms for failure to fulfill the By-law, including:
- allows Toronto Water to recover costs for activities beyond normal service
- mandates the installation of water meters at all properties
- mandates the installation of a backflow prevention device at specific businesses
