Mandatory Downspout Disconnection

In Toronto, it’s mandatory for property owners to disconnect their downspouts from the city’s sewer system – doing so reduces the risk of basement flooding and improves our city’s water quality.

While mandatory downspout disconnection is already in effect for most of Toronto, the final area – including parts of Ward 25 – will be required to disconnect by December 3, 2016.

To see when your disconnection comes into effect, please view this map.

For more information on when you are required to disconnect, how to disconnect safely or what kinds of exemptions are available, please click here or call 311.