

Staff will determine the location and severity of the break, and, if required, turn off the flow of water.

Whenever possible, Toronto Water and its contractors will provide those impacted by a watermain break notice of disruptions to water supply or access. Depending on the circumstances and severity of the break, repairs can take up to 24 hours and sometimes longer. Toronto Water staff are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to respond to calls.

Residents should call 311 to report a watermain break.
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Watermain replacement generally involves excavation of the road and digging of a trench to install new watermains and replace City-owned substandard water service lines. Watermain replacement is part of the City’s planned capital works. roads, transit, sewer, gas, hydro, etc.) in order to minimize cost and disruption to the community. The City replaces approximately 30 to 40 km of watermains each year.Ī combination of factors are considered when prioritizing replacement, including pipe age and material, break frequency, operational performance, future growth, and coordination with other construction projects (i.e. The City is improving the watermain distribution system through the following programs: Watermain Replacement
