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COVID-19 Update:
The Joint Operations Centre is closed to the public until further notice. The following counter services will be impacted: green bin and blue bin exchange and purchase; tree removal permits; curb cutting applications; garbage tags; general inquiries; hydrant meter rentals and the topping up of bulk water sales. For more information, visit vaughan.ca/COVID19. 
 
 
The use of any City of Vaughan hydrant without approval from the City, and without use of a hydrant meter rented from the City, is unlawful and prohibited. Any contractor that wishes to use water from a hydrant for construction purposes must complete a Hydrant Meter Rental Application (PDF). The application form can be filled out online. 
 
Please note: To submit the application online, download the PDF to your computer first. Fill out all required fields on the application and then click the submit button. Some internet browsers may not allow the user to submit the application directly online and to avoid any issues please download the PDF.
 
Once an application is submitted and approved, the applicant will be contacted for payment processing. Approval may take up to three to five business days.
 

Payments can be made by credit card by phone, or in person at the Joint Operations Centre using in to our office to pay via business cheque, debit, credit or cash.

JOC hours of operation are Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
 
Any questions regarding hydrant meter rentals can be directed to Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281.

Hydrant meter rental charges

Hydrant meters can be rented from March 31 to Oct. 31, annually (weather permitting).
​ ​3-inch meter with a 2.5-inch male fire hydrant thread hook up
Installations/retrievals and relocations are to be performed strictly by a licensed City of Vaughan water operator.
​Deposit (contributes towards total water consumption) 
​$3,095
​Administration fee (non-refundable)
​$502.05
​Relocation requests (after initial set-up)*
​​$135 per hour
​Installation ​$252
​Consumption (enacted by Council on March 30, 2020, in accordance with Water Rates and Service Fees By-law 195-2019 (PDF) and WasteWater Rates and Service Fees By-law 196-2019 (PDF) & By-law 035-2020 (PDF).
​$ 4.5682 per cubic metre

Is taking water from a hydrant without permission legal?

No. Taking water from a hydrant without permission is not legal. The City of Vaughan is committed to providing safe and clean drinking water to all citizens and businesses. The City will investigate all incidents of water theft from fire hydrants. To report illegal connections, please call Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281.
 

 Contact Information

 

Environmental Services

Phone: 905-832-2281

Fax: 905-303-2005

Email: accessvaughan@vaughan.ca 

Location: 
Joint Operations Centre
2800 Rutherford Rd.
Vaughan, ON  L4K 2N9
 
Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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 Related Links

 
  • Backflow prevention program
  • Bulk water stations
  • Frequently asked questions
  • Outdoor water use and restrictions
 

 Additional Resources

 
  • Hydrant Meter Rental Application (PDF)
  • Water By-Law 177-2016 (PDF)

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