The City of Toronto provides its citizens with some of the best water services in the world. The local government takes various steps to ensure that safe, clean water is distributed throughout the city, and they collect and treat the wastewater from our homes. While clean drinking water and the responsible treatment of wastewater are … Read more
In May 2010 the City of Toronto launched its new water meter upgrade program, which targeted almost half a million homes for installation during the following few years. The deadline for enforcement of a new bylaw on this issue came and went on 1 July 2014, and homeowners who haven’t yet made the change face … Read more
A recent article from CBC News highlights the need for students to enter the plumbing trade, and the Canadian government’s attempts to encourage them to do so. This will help reduce the shortage of tradespeople plaguing most of our major cities and could improve the speed with which you’re able to find a Toronto plumbing … Read more
Toronto homeowners commission a water service upgrade for any one of a number of reasons, which are usually important in their own right at the time. The benefits go far beyond fixing the immediate problem, however, because when an upgrade it done correctly it helps you to avoid experiencing other problems in the future. Upgrades … Read more
With the recent historic floods experienced across the GTA, Toronto plumbers have had their hands full with basement flooding and related problems. One of the issues that’s taken priority with city councils is the storm water system, and in Mississauga councillors recently approved a new “storm water fee” that is expected to bring in up … Read more
When you upgrade a Toronto water installation, most homeowners find that it ends up costing more than they expect. This is usually due to the need to do additional work at the time. Whether your water installation upgrade is related to a new water meter, extensions or renovations to the home or simply in response … Read more
When the City of Toronto kicked off its water meter upgrade program in May 2010, the plan was to install around 465,000 new meters over the next six-year period. The meters were mandatory, free and would mean residents no longer had to let city staff into their homes to read them. The upgrade was planned … Read more
Ontarians lose billions of dollars’ worth of water because of water leaks every year, according to a 2009 report by the University of Toronto. Although the study focused mainly on municipal water pipes, it’s not much better in homes across the province. Residential water requirements equal 51% of Toronto’s total annual water usage of 393,251 … Read more
In the hectic humidity of Toronto’s summers, keeping yourself, your family and your pets hydrated is important to prevent heat exhaustion. But what kind of water should you be drinking, and how do you know the water installation in your home is pure enough to drink? The City of Toronto maintains its water supply is … Read more
Remodeling of a bathroom or kitchen gives homeowners one of the highest returns on investment for renovations and is a sure-fire way to increase the value of your home. Get rid of your old, outdated wall tiles, replace the toilet with a modern, environmentally-friendly version and fit a romantic bathtub for two with spa jets … Read more