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Water & Sewer Service Connection / Disconnection
Connection to, or disconnection from, the City water supply and sewers.
You need it when: New buildings need services, or more than 50% of the first storey of a building is demolished.
Why it's needed
- Required for new construction and for demolitions. All properties need an isolation backflow prevention device.
When to apply
- Before demolition (disconnection) and before building services are needed (connection). Allow about 12 weeks after payment for installation [TO].
Review time
Plan for about 20 business days.
Documents for a complete application
- Municipal Services Application (Municipal Code Ch. 681)
- Service plan
How to submit
- Toronto Water: twc@toronto.ca / 416-395-6082 [TO].
Forms and guides
- Site Services and Service Connections Declaration (City of Toronto, declaration)
- Municipal Services Application Form (water/sewer service connections, ICI) (City of Toronto, application form)
- Water Servicing and Metering Manual (City of Toronto, standard / specification)
Official pages
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Sources are marked in the text: [TO] toronto.ca pages, [Guide] general industry guidance, [Plan] permit planning practice. Confirm on the official page before applying.