Industrial Water Rate Program
No fixed amount
Rebate
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:
Continuous Intake
Eligibility:
Applicants must be manufacturers that:
a. Use more than 5,000 cubic metres (m3) of water annually
b. Fall within the industrial property tax class
c. Are in full compliance with Toronto’s Sewers By-law
d. Submit a comprehensive water conservation plan to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Toronto Water.
Application Steps:
Applicants must:
1. Email savewater@toronto.ca or call 416-392-7000
2. The City will confirm that you meet the eligibility requirements listed above. Companies classified as “mixed” industrial and commercial may still be eligible. See more below.
3. If your company meets the eligibility requirements, you must prepare and submit a water conservation plan (opens in new window) for approval.
Documentation receipt is confirmed within 48 hours of submission.
4. Should the plan be approved:
a. Your business will receive the Industrial Water Rate effective the date that you submitted the water conservation plan.
b. After the initial application, in order to continue to receive the discounted rate, you must submit an annual water conservation progress report by July 1 of each calendar year and continue to meet the other eligibility criteria.
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit a water conservation plan
Other Things to Note:
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