Free Pre-Rinse Spray Valve Replacement Program for Commercial Kitchens

Water for Tomorrow is pleased to announce that beginning on July 27, 2009 York Region, in partnership with Enbridge Gas Distribution, will replace existing pre-rinse spray valves with high-efficient models in eligible York Region commercial kitchens -- absolutely free!

A pre-rinse spray valve is a handheld device that uses a "knife edge" spray of water to remove food waste from dishes prior to cleaning in a commercial dishwasher. These valves are one of the easiest and most cost-effective energy and water saving devices available to a food service business. Depending upon your water usage, you can cut down on your kitchen's operating costs by more than $1400* for kitchens that heat water with natural gas and $3000** for kitchens that heat water with electricity!?

The free installation of these low-flow pre-rinse spray valves, valued at $150, will help you conserve water, energy and operating costs and your staff will find the new spray just as efficient as standard sprays. In fact, many restaurant workers prefer using the "knife-edge" spray as they can adjust the width just by raising or lowering the nozzle from the dish surface.

Please see program eligibility requirements below to find out if your restaurant or food service business is eligible to receive a free pre-rinse spray valve. If so, contact a York Region, Water for Tomorrow representative today to co-ordinate your installation visit!

• Business is located in York Region,
• Existing spray valve has not been replaced by Enbridge in the last five years,
• Existing spray valve has a water flow rate of seven litres per minute or higher (if you are unsure, we will test this for you),
• The commercial kitchen is on municipal water supply,
• Participant agrees to sign a waiver.

How to Apply for this Offer

For more information on this program and to book your installation visit, contact a Water for Tomorrow representative at 1-877-463-3261 or email info@waterfortomorrow.ca

Frequently Asked Questions

Participation Waiver

Participants are required to sign a participation waiver. Please click here to see the waiver.

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*Operating cost savings are based on an average annual natural gas consumption of 17,563 m³ for a typical restaurant customer. Consumption levels and savings will vary based on appliance type, restaurant characteristics and energy prices. The calculations do not include GST or any rental or financing costs. Savings are based on Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc.'s Commercial Rate 6 effective July 1, 2009 and City of Vaughan water and sewer rates as of July 1, 2009. Water rates and savings will vary by municipality within York Region.

**Operating cost savings are based on typical restaurant customer. Consumption levels and savings will vary based on appliance type, restaurant characteristics and energy prices. The calculations do not include GST or any rental or financing costs. Savings are based on an electricity unit cost of $0.10 per kilowatt-hour, which includes the consumption, demand and non-competitive energy charges (NCEC), and City of Vaughan water and sewer rates as of July 1, 2009. Water rates and savings will vary by municipality within York Region.