City of Toronto – Industrial Water Rate
Description:
The Industrial Water Rate Program offers a discounted water rate to manufacturers in Toronto to help support economic growth and encourage water conservation (also called the Block 2 water rate).
Comments on Funding:
Customers are charged the general water rate on the first 5,000 m3 of water use. Water use over that amount is eligible for a rate reduction of 30%.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be manufacturers in Toronto that:
Companies classified as “mixed” industrial and commercial may still be eligible if they use a separate meter to measure the industrial flow.
Applications Steps:
Applicants must:
The business will receive the Industrial Water Rate effective the date that applicants submitted the water conservation plan.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
- a water conservation plan completed and stamped by a certified professional engineer (P. Eng);
- an annual water conservation progress report by July 1 of each calendar year in order to continue to receive the discounted rate;
- documentation with supporting calculations to justify estimated water savings.
Program Contact:
When It Ends:
Ongoing
Deadline:
Rolling deadline