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Water & Wastewater

Current Water Restriction Level - Blue (Level 1)

Halton's default and current outdoor water use restriction level is Level Blue.

Residential water use can almost double in the summer.  Find out more about the current level and Halton's Outdoor Water Use Program.


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  • Water Conservation
    How to conserve water inside and outside your home, including low flow toilet rebates, rain barrels, Halton's Outdoor Water Use Program and more.  

  • Water Quality & Protection
    Information about Halton's drinking water system, annual reports, backflow prevention, well water testing, source protection and more.

  • Outdoor Water Use Program
    The Outdoor Water Use Program monitors the Region's drinking water systems on a daily basis. If Halton's drinking water systems become stressed the Region can implement outdoor water use restrictions.

  • Wastewater
    Learn how wastewater is treated, what biosolids are, or find a wastewater system performance report.

  • Understanding Your Water Bill
    Includes the 2010 rate card and a breakdown of water & wastewater rates.

  • Basement Flooding
    Learn about the plumbing and drainage systems inside and outside your home. Find out if you are eligible for a subsidy through Halton's Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy Program.

  • Bulk Water
    Halton operates 9 bulk water stations across the Region. A bulk water station is a location where commercial business and the general public can get large volumes of water. 

  • Water & Wastewater Environmental Assessments
    When a need for construction or reconstruction of water and wastewater infrastructure is identified an environmental assessment is conducted. 

  • Permits
    Halton Region's Services Permit staff is responsible for issuing many different permits. relating to water, sanitary sewer and Regional road activities.