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Document ID ca-on-toronto-cwd-null-2 Title Construction Wastewater & Debris URL https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/water-environment/water-sewer-related-permits-and-bylaws/sewers-by-law/construction-wastewater-debris/ Jurisdiction /ca/on/toronto Subdomain(s) none Language Status completed Analyzed at 2026-05-12 01:33:12.446993+00:00 Relevance inventory_targeted_fetch

Q Qualitative Requirements (16)

Req ID Category Intent Legal Status Name Subdomain(s) Context Conditions Confidence
#Q001prohibitionoperationalmandatoryCatch Basin Discharge ProhibitionwastewaterConstruction wastewater and debris should never enter catch basins (square grates on the road), as catch basins are connected to storm sewers, which drain directly into rivers, streams and the Lake.high
#Q002prohibitionoperationalmandatoryProhibited Catch Basin MaterialswastewaterMaterial that Should Never Enter Catch Basins: mud or sand; concrete or cement powder; truck/vehicle wash water; paint; oil or petroleum products; soap; chemicals; any construction material, debris or dust; construction wastewaterhigh
#Q003operationaloperationalmandatoryVehicle Washing Location RequirementswastewaterWash vehicles off-site at a car/truck wash or establish a designated wash area on-site.high
#Q004designoperationalmandatoryConstruction Exit Design RequirementswastewaterDesign an effective construction exit to prevent dirt and waste from leaving the site – this may include gravel, paving, rumble strips and wheel washing.high
#Q005prohibitionoperationalmandatoryCement Truck Washing ProhibitionwastewaterEnsure cement/ready-mix trucks do not hose down onto the roadways or into catch basins.high
#Q006prohibitionoperationalmandatorySite Dirt Drag-out ProhibitionwastewaterDo not allow any dirt from the site to be dragged out to City roads.high
#Q007prohibitionoperationalmandatoryPower Washing Discharge ProhibitionwastewaterDo not power wash construction dirt and waste onto the roadways or into catch basins.high
#Q008operationaloperationalmandatoryStreet and Driveway Sweeping RequirementswastewaterRegularly sweep streets, sidewalks and driveways using dry method/vacuum sweepers and dispose of waste properly.high
#Q009prohibitionoperationalmandatoryWash Water Runoff ProhibitionwastewaterDo not allow any wash water from the site to runoff into catch basins.high
#Q010operationaloperationalmandatoryVehicle Fluid Change Location RequirementswastewaterChange vehicle oil and antifreeze off-site at designated facilities.high
#Q011administrativeoperationalmandatoryErosion and Sediment Control Plan RequirementswastewaterEnsure your company has an Erosion & Sediment Control Plan and follow it.high
#Q012treatmenttreatmentmandatorySediment Control ImplementationwastewaterImplement measures to keep sediment in place where soil is being disturbed by the construction processes, such as the use of sediment traps, storm inlet protections, fibre rolls, silt fences, etc.Where soil is being disturbed by the construction processeshigh
#Q013operationaloperationalmandatoryCatch Basin Protection During Land ClearingwastewaterWhere land is being cleared, protect catch basins by covering the inlet with filter fabric or follow another approved method which will not allow sediment to enter the catch basin.Where land is being clearedhigh
#Q014operationaloperationalmandatoryPreventative Method MaintenancewastewaterMaintain the preventative method regularly.high
#Q015operationaloperationalmandatoryConstruction Debris HousekeepingwastewaterMaintain good housekeeping by properly disposing of all construction debris.high
#Q016administrativeunknownmandatoryDischarge Permit or Agreement RequirementwastewaterDisposing of construction wastewater requires a Discharge Permit or Agreement. If construction debris or wastewater from your site gets into a sewer without a permit or agreement, you may be fined or charged under the Sewers By-law.When disposing of construction wastewaterhigh

P Quantitative Requirements (0)

No quantitative requirements.

D Definitions (8)

Req ID Category Name Context Confidence
#D001MECPMinistry of the Environment, Conservation and Parkshigh
#D002TSSATechnical Standards and Safety Authorityhigh
#D003ESAElectrical Safety Authorityhigh
#D004bypassThis diversion around one process is called a “bypass”.medium
#D005Construction wastewaterany non-purchased city water (private water) that runs off a construction site. This includes: groundwater, rain water, muddy water, collected water, runoff water.high
#D006catch basinssquare grates on the roadhigh
#D007private waternon-purchased city waterhigh
#D008storm sewersdrain directly into rivers, streams and the Lakehigh