Like many parts of Ontario and across the country, Halton continues to experience extreme and unpredictable rainfall. One of the best things we can all do is take steps that protect our homes and community from the risk of flooding.  

Don’t wait for a rainy day

We continue to offer our Enhanced Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy Program that provides financial support and access to licensed professionals, making it easier and more affordable to protect your home. Our subsidy programs include:

• Downspout Disconnection: 100 per cent of all eligible costs to disconnect your downspouts from the weeping tile system, up to a maximum of $500.
• Weeping Tile Disconnection and Sump Pump Installation: 100 per cent of the combined eligible costs to disconnect weeping tiles and install a sump pump, up to a maximum of $5,000.
• Backwater Valve Installation: 50 per cent of the eligible costs to install a backwater valve inside your home, up to a maximum of $675.
• Sewer Lateral (pipe) Lining and Repair: 50 per cent of the eligible costs to repair or line your sewer lateral (pipe), up to a maximum of $2,000.

You can also ensure your yard slopes away from your home and keep your gutters and downspouts drained and clear of debris. Our Guide to Flood Prevention and Recovery offers other helpful prevention tips and steps to take before, during and after a flood event.

I encourage you to take advantage of Halton’s Enhanced Basement Flooding Prevention Subsidy Program and learn more about our other investments in wastewater infrastructure. Construction activity continues across the region through our Basement Flooding Mitigation Program to make sure that all infrastructure is maintained and resilient to more frequent and severe wet weather.

By taking preventative action together, we can help keep Halton a great place to live, work, raise a family and retire.