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Slide buttons to see how much rainwater can be saved by disconnecting your downspout.

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Dollars saved: CAD Based on current Region of Peel water rates

Based on current Region of Peel water rates

Downspout Disconnection

Maintaining your home is an important part of home ownership. Maintenance improves property value and increases the safety and comfort of your home. One improvement you can easily make is to disconnect any downspouts connected to the sewer system.

Properly disconnecting your downspouts allows storm water to flow away from your foundation onto gardens, landscaped areas and lawns. This way, water slowly soaks into the ground, where it is naturally filtered and returned to the water table.

The benefits of disconnecting your downspouts are:

improved water quality in local streams and rivers
a source of free water for your lawn and gardens
protecting you and your entire neighbourhood, by keeping unnecessary water out of the sewer systems and reducing the risk of flooding.

Instructions for disconnecting your downspout

A step-by-step look at how to disconnect your downspout
How to disconnect you downspout instructional video

More information:

Guidelines for maintaining your home by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Fusion landscaping and Rain Barrels
Your Green Yard Program

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

	Why should I disconnect my downspout?
	What is an eaves trough?
	What is a downspout?
	How do I disconnect a downspout?
	Where can I purchase the materials needed to disconnect my downspout?
	Do I need a permit to disconnect my downspouts?

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