Lead Pipe Replacement York

Lead Pipe Replacement in York

York has some of the oldest residential water infrastructure in Ontario. Settled as an independent municipality long before amalgamation with Toronto, York's housing stock includes properties dating back to the 1890s, and in some cases, lead water service lines that are over 100 years old and still actively supplying drinking water.

Health Canada and the City of Toronto both recommend full lead service line replacement as the only permanent solution. Filters help in the short term, but the pipe itself keeps leaching lead into the water until it's removed.

York's Water Infrastructure History

The former City of York developed its own water system in the early 20th century along the Weston Road and Eglinton Avenue corridors. Lead density in York is among the highest measured in any GTA municipality. Toronto Public Health has identified specific York streets as priority areas under the city's lead pipe replacement initiative.

Where Lead Pipes Are Most Common in York

Weston Road and all perpendicular residential streets between Lawrence Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West, the Keelesdale–Pelham Park neighbourhood, Mount Dennis east of Weston Road, and the Rockcliffe–Smythe area are the core hotspots. Regal Road, Pelham Avenue, and the streets running off Rogers Road have very high lead pipe rates.

Services Available in York

• Lead Pipe Replacement: Full replacement of lead water service lines with copper or plastic piping — the complete solution for safe drinking water.
• Lead Service Line Replacement: Replace the lead service line running from the city water main to your home, eliminating the primary source of lead contamination.
• Private Side Lead Pipe Replacement: Replace the privately-owned portion of your lead service line — the section from the property line to your water meter.
• Full Lead Service Line Replacement: End-to-end replacement covering both the city-side and private-side sections in one coordinated dig — faster, cheaper, one permit.
• Water Service Line Replacement: Replace aging or broken water service lines regardless of material — lead, galvanized steel, or old plastic — with modern copper or PEX pipe.
• Lead Pipe Testing & Inspection: Not sure if your home has lead pipes? We inspect your service line, test your water, and give you a straight answer before any work begins.
• Trenchless Water Line Replacement: Replace your water line with minimal digging using pipe bursting or directional boring — no tearing up your driveway or landscaping.
• Emergency Water Line Repair: Burst pipe? No water pressure? We respond fast, 7 days a week, to get your water back on and stop damage before it spreads.
• Lead Pipe Removal: Safe, compliant removal of all lead pipe materials from your home — properly disposed of so no trace of the hazard remains.
• Toronto Lead Pipe Replacement Program Assistance: We handle all the paperwork and coordination for the City of Toronto's subsidized lead pipe replacement program — so you don't have to.

Lead Pipe Replacement Program for York Homeowners

York homeowners are a priority group for the City of Toronto Lead Pipe Replacement Program. The city has directed targeted outreach to York residents specifically because of the high concentration of lead lines and the age of the infrastructure. Program funding can be significant for eligible properties.

Why Choose Us in York

• We've worked on some of the oldest service lines in the city. York's century-old connections are familiar territory
• Experience with the extremely corroded and fragile lead lines typical of pre-1930 York homes
• Careful excavation practices to avoid disturbing old clay tile drains common beneath York's front yards
• We understand the city's priority status for York and can fast-track your program application