Operating a Business
Commercial Water & Sewer
Stormwater Fee
The City is implementing a stormwater fee in April 2026. This fee will be a more fair and equitable way for property owners to pay for stormwater services.
Sewer Use By-law
What Can be Discharged to the Sewer?
Hamilton’s Sewer Use By-law outlines sewer discharge guidelines for commercial, industrial, institutional and residential users that discharge wastewater to the city’s sewer works or have waste hauled to the sewer works for discharge.
It's the user’s responsibility to ensure that their discharges meet these guidelines.
City' Sewer System & Water Source Guide
Guidelines and information for business owners to understand their responsibilities when discharging to the City's sewer system and drinking water source.
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