How to disconnect a downspout

Materials needed:

• hacksaw
• tape measure
• hammer
• screw driver
• pliers
• sheet metal screws
• downspout elbow
• downspout extension
• splash block (optional)
• rubber cap

Water supply

Water is supplied to the City of Vaughan from the City of Toronto and the Region of Peel. Toronto and Peel use water from Lake Ontario which is treated for domestic consumption. York Region purchases water from Toronto and Peel, the wholesale suppliers to Vaughan. The City of Vaughan is the retail supplier of water to the consumer.

See where the new water sampling stations will be installed with an interactive map.

To meet the requirements for water quality sampling based on the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002, the City must complete a certain number of water samples to maintain quality and ensure the safety of the City’s drinking water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I be concerned about lead in my drinking water?

No, distribution sampling results have not shown any indication that unacceptable levels of lead are present in Vaughan’s water. Test results have consistently shown that Vaughan’s lead levels are below the regulated maximum level.

Continuous maintenance of the City's water infrastructure ensures water continues to flow now and for generations to come. Samples are also analyzed for physical, chemical and inorganic parameters, and are representative of the City’s entire distribution system. They are collected from across the city.

Delivery of safe drinking water and effective wastewater collection are cornerstones of a sustainable and healthy community. The water and wastewater rates provide the necessary funding to support the City's water and wastewater services in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, Ontario Water Resources Act and Environmental Protection Act.