| connection mandatory | yes | § 681-11A(1) |
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Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 681 governing sewers and sewage/land drainage in the City of Toronto.
Water & sewer — Toronto, Ontario
What are the water and sewer rules and rates?
In the City of Toronto, Ontario, water & sewer rules are set by Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 681, Sewers and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-10-28. Water rate: Block 1: $4.8629 per m3 (2026, paid on or before due date); $5.1188 per m3 if paid after due date. Billing basis: metered. Connecting to the municipal system is mandatory.
| connection mandatory | yes | § 851-4A(1)(a) |
| billing basis | metered | § 851-5A(2) |
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Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 851 governing the City water supply, connections and use of water.
| billing basis | metered (per m3 consumption) | "2026 Metric Rates" |
| water rate | Block 1: $4.8629 per m3 (2026, paid on or before due date); $5.1188 per m3 if paid after due date | "2026 Metric Rates" |
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rates page: 2026 water rates effective Jan 1, 2026: Block 1 (up to 5,000 m3) $4.8629/m3, or $5.1188/m3 if paid after due date; Block 2 (over 5,000 m3, industrial program) $3.3219/m3. Increase 3.75% Block 1. Also utility bill and meter fees. Wastewater is funded within the rate; only connection fees listed.