Water exemption permit applications are now closed. Restrictions are in effect May 1 to October 15.
Water exemption permits will not be issued in stage 2, 3, or 4 of the Drinking Water Conservation By-law 12086.
Existing permits issued in stage 1 can continue to be used until the permit expires. See section 3.5 of by-law 12086 for details on permits.
When you can apply for an exemption
You can apply for a water exemption permit if you are:
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