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Basement flooding prevention programs

Get helpful prevention tips and learn about the City's available basement flooding programs such as the Protective Plumbing Loan & Grant Programs, as well as the Sewer Lateral Management Program.

Learn more about Basement Flooding

Learn about the programs and services the city provides to help maintain and protect your home.

Pest Control

Pests such as bed bugs and cockroaches and rats are common in large city centres. Learn how to prevent and control pests in your home and business.

Property

Learn about surveys, drainage, encroachment and what to do in the case of property damage from sewer back-ups watermain breaks or construction.

Garden & Trees

Learn about the City's tree planting programs, water efficient and healthy lawns, gardens and trees as well as outdoor water use restrictions.

Basement Flooding

Get helpful prevention tips and learn about the City's Protective Plumbing Loan & Grant Programs, as well as the Sewer Lateral Management Program.

Home Water Services

Homeowners are responsible for the water lines from inside your home to the property line. Learn about available programs and supports available.

Water Pollution Prevention

Everyone can do their part to protect your home's plumbing, the City's wastewater infrastructure and the environment.

Private Wells & Cisterns

Learn about how to keep your well or cistern well maintained as well as how and when to test your water quality.

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Featured Programs

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Street Tree Planting Program

The City of Hamilton’s Street Tree Planting program offers free trees to homeowners in Hamilton. Trees are planted in the City-owned road allowance of your property. The measurement of the road allowance varies depending on the survey or neighbourhood you live in.

Learn how to request a tree

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Lead in your drinking water

Learn about the health effects lead in your water and the reasons why it may be an issue in your home.

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Household Fats, Oil and Grease

Fats, oil and grease can block your home's and neighbourhood's sewer pipes leading to expensive repairs and sewer back-ups.

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Bed bugs and cockroaches are a common pest found inside homes, apartments and businesses, but there are steps everyone can take to help control these pests.

Date modified

June 14, 2024