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Water Meter Installations, Prices and Purchases
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Water meters measure and record the amount of water used on a property. Every water meter should be accessible for readings, repairs, replacement and maintenance. The City of Vaughan determines the best location on the property for the water meter and maintains ownership of the meter even after it is installed on the property. 

For additional guidelines on the installation, repair, maintenance and access to water meters within Vaughan, see the Water By-Law 177-2016 (PDF), section four.
 
Private plumbing systems are required to be protected against backflow. To find out if a property requires a Backflow Prevention device to be installed after the City water meter.   

Water meter installations   

All homes and businesses connected to the municipal water system must have a City-issued water meter to measure water consumption. Private wells are not permitted to be connected to the water system if you have a City water meter. If your property has a well and you receive drinking water from the City, minor plumbing modifications are required to be completed to protect City water. 
 
Water meter applications, payments and submission of City-approved site servicing drawings can be completed online. Once you submit your application, you will receive a follow-up email regarding the status of approval. A security deposit payment is due once the application has been approved. 

For a complete list of instructions on the application process, download instructions to submit a water meter application for residential applicants (PDF) or follow instructions for business applicants (PDF).

Applicant’s responsibilities after application approval   

The applicant is responsible for installing the new water meter within seven business days from the pickup date according to applicable codes, the City site service drawings submitted and the City’s Water Use by-law 177-2016 (PDF). 
 
It is the applicant’s responsibility to purchase and install the backflow preventer as per the Backflow Prevention Program, all applicable codes, standards and the Backflow Prevention by-law 177-2016 (PDF). 

Download step-by-step instructions for application process:

Hydrant Meter Rental Request.pdf 
Temporary Water Meter Connection Request.pdf  
ICI Water Meter Applications.pdf
Residential Water Meter Application Procedures.pdf

Neptune® MACH 10® Ultrasonic Water Meter Specifications and Manual

Specifications - Sizes ⅝”, ¾”, and 1” (PDF)
Specifications - Sizes 3” through 12” (PDF)
Specifications - Sizes 1½ ” and 2” (PDF) 

Site service drawing attachments required for new water meter application:

W106 - Meter and DCVA Backflow Preventer in Chamber (PDF)
W107 - Meter an DCVA Backflow Preventer in Chamber for Copper Services (PDF)
W109 - Industrial / Commercial Meter Room with Backflow Preventer and Valve Installation (PDF)
 
 

 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
  • Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF) projects
  • Frequently asked questions
  • Hydrant meter rentals
 

 Additional Resources

 
  • W114 - Fire Hydrant with Meter and RP Backflow Preventer (PDF)
  • Water By-Law 177-2016 (PDF)
  • Water conservation brochure (PDF)
  • Water Wise brochure (PDF)
  • Water Rates and Service Fees By-law 197-2020

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