Thousands more are eligible for Rain Ready rebates for rain garden, permeable pavement, downspouts and more

To be eligible for a rebate you must live in one of the priority areas identified as significant to the health of local waterways that drain into the Ottawa River. You can use the eligibility tool on the program webpage to check your address.

When rain falls on buildings, streets and parking lots, it moves quickly into storm sewers that drain straight into our streams and rivers, picking up pollutants along the way. This can cause problems like:

• Poor water quality in creeks and rivers
• Increased risks of flooding and erosion
• Habitat degradation
• Beach closures

The City is working to reduce the impact of both combined sewage overflows and storm water on the Ottawa River. Rain Ready Ottawa encourages and supports residents like you to take action on your property to reduce the harmful impacts of rainwater runoff, helping us build a green and sustainable Ottawa.

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