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. 

 

 

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.

 

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 meters can be rented from March 31 to Oct. 31, annually (weather permitting).

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.