Winter Maintenance for Commercial Properties
Is your business winter-ready?
Salt is a major water quality concern. The salt spread on the ground does not go away. Eventually this salt mixes with groundwater; the water we drink. Join other businesses taking steps to use less salt without compromising winter safety.
Industrial, commercial and institutional properties
Multi-residential properties
Free property review |
Properties near municipal groundwater wells may need to follow a winter maintenance Risk Management Plan as a requirement of the Grand River Source Protection Plan, 2022 and Clean Water Act, 2006. Complete this form to find out if your business requires a risk management plan and qualifies for this free service. |
Planning worksheet |
Use this winter maintenance planning worksheet to help design your winter maintenance plan including:
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Free resources |
The Region of Waterloo has resources to support your winter maintenance plan including:
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Snow and ice management service providers
Salt management training and certification |
Complete salt management training and certify as a Smart About Salt contractor through the Smart About Salt Council. |
Free daily weather forecasts |
Eligible Smart About Salt contractors can sign up for free weather forecasts. Your business must be a Smart About Salt certified contractor in good standing with the Smart About Salt Council and servicing Waterloo Region. The weather forecasts are emailed four times a day from October to April and are available for three geographic areas within Waterloo Region. Complete this form to find out if you qualify for the free weather forecast service. |
Free winter maintenance resources |
The Region of Waterloo has resources to support your clients winter maintenance plans including:
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Resources
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Literature |
Videos |
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