| Lead in your drinking water
Drinking water that is delivered through Hamilton’s water distribution system has been treated and tested to ensure the level of lead in the water is below the Canadian standard of 0.01 mg of lead per litre of water.
The presence of lead in older household plumbing solder and in some watermain pipes creates an opportunity for lead to leach into the water. The longer water is in contact with the lead, the greater the chance of lead absorbing into the water.
If you suspect that you have lead water service, call the City of Hamilton’s Water Distribution Section at 905-546-4426 and arrange to have a Check Size and Type inspection of your water service.
Upon completion of an inspection at your address, if it is determined that your current pipes are made out of lead, lead alloy or galvanized steel and youfulfill your obligations, the City of Hamilton will replace the existing Public Service located in the road allowance with copper pipe or install a new service in the case of a shared service.
Funding Assistance
The City of Hamilton has initiated a funding assistance program. It enables eligible property owners of residential dwellings that meet the Lead Water Service Replacement Program Guidelines to access a 10-year interest bearing loan for the replacement of lead water private services. The loan is transferred to the property owner’s tax roll with annual payments due on the final tax installment due dates. The loan, if approved, will not exceed $2000 and will only be paid to the property owner upon receipt of the invoices for the completed work, and the inspection of the completed work by City staff under the water service permit.
Loan Eligibility
• Must be the owner(s) of the property
• All owners of the property must apply for the loan Application Form
• Have obtained a minimum of 1 quote for the work from licensed Contractors Estimate Form
• The application form and estimate form are to be completed and mailed for further approval.
• Has not commenced replacement of private service prior to October 10, 2007.
• All property taxes must be current at the time of application and at time of loan payment
• Once approved property owners will receive a Commitment Letter for signature.
• The owner(s) must complete and sign the Commitment Letter
• The owner(s) must meet all the conditions of this Program
For details on this Program see Loan Guidelines
Water main replacement in your neighbourhood
The City of Hamilton continually upgrades water infrastructure to maintain our high level of drinking water service. You will be notified when the watermains and water service pipes on your street are being replaced. To benefit from the replacement of water service pipes on the road allowance, property owners are encouraged to replace their private portion as well. Replacing old water servive pipes generally results in increased water flow as well as removes service pipe materials that are no longer acceptable such as lead and lead alloy.
To learn more please review our brochure.
City of Hamilton Public Health - Safe Water Information
For more information on the replacement program or call
905-546-CITY (2489) or Water Wastewater Customer Service at 905-546-4426
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