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Lead Pipe Replacement Program - Ottawa - Ontario - Canada
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Lead Pipe Replacement Program

Supports partial or full replacement of residential lead water pipes
City of Ottawa
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Overview

The Lead Pipe Replacement Program provides financial assistance to eligible Ottawa homeowners for partial or full replacement of lead water service pipes, supporting both private and public portions of the connection. The program covers eligible costs such as trenching and pipe replacement, with additional support through rebates and deferred payment options, though a specific maximum funding amount is not specified.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Ottawa
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • All legal structures
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Partial replacement of a home's lead water service pipe (private portion).
  • Full replacement of a home's lead water service pipe (both private and public portions).

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Residential property owners in Ottawa whose homes are served by municipal water and may have lead water service pipes (typically homes built before 1958)

Who is not eligible

  • Commercial buildings
  • Industrial buildings
  • Institutional buildings
  • Multi-residential properties

Eligible expenses

  • Excavation and replacement costs of the private section of the lead water pipe, when the public section has been replaced or will be within the next two years.
  • Complete replacement cost of the lead water connection (private and public sections).
  • Provision of a reusable pitcher and a supply of approximately one year of NSF 53 certified water filters, to eliminate lead in tap water while waiting for the pipes to be replaced.

Eligible geographic areas

  • City of Ottawa

Additional information

  • Homes at higher risk typically date from before 1958, as lead water service pipes were used in their construction.
  • Water quality testing for lead can be performed free of charge by city staff if requested.
  • Households meeting certain criteria may receive a reusable pitcher and up to a year’s supply of NSF-53 certified water filters while awaiting pipe replacement.
  • The City maintains ongoing water lead monitoring and provides routine public updates on water quality standards and safety measures.

Contacts

info-water@ottawa.ca
3-1-1

Frequently Asked Questions about the Lead Pipe Replacement Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Lead Pipe Replacement Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Lead Pipe Replacement Program?

The Lead Pipe Replacement Program provides financial assistance to eligible Ottawa homeowners for partial or full replacement of lead water service pipes, supporting both private and public portions of the connection. The program covers eligible costs such as trenching and pipe replacement, with additional support through rebates and deferred payment options, though a specific maximum funding amount is not specified.

Who is eligible for the Lead Pipe Replacement Program program?

To be eligible for the Lead Pipe Replacement Program program, you must: Commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings are unlikely to have lead water service and are not targeted by this program.

What expenses are eligible under Lead Pipe Replacement Program?

Partial replacement of a home's lead water service pipe (private portion). Full replacement of a home's lead water service pipe (both private and public portions).

Who can I contact for more information about the Lead Pipe Replacement Program?

You can contact City of Ottawa by email at info-water@ottawa.ca or by phone at 3-1-1.

Where is the Lead Pipe Replacement Program available?

The Lead Pipe Replacement Program program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Lead Pipe Replacement Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Lead Pipe Replacement Program is a Other Support

Who are the financial supporters of the Lead Pipe Replacement Program?

Lead Pipe Replacement Program is funded by City of Ottawa

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