What is Water Conservation?

Water conservation is a reduction in the use, loss or waste of water or an increase in the efficiency of water use.

Why Conserve Water?

Cost Savings

• Customers who conserve water will enjoy lower water bills and lower wastewater bills.

• Water conservation can delay costly water treatment plant expansion and system upgrades.

• Lowering water production will save the water treatment utility money by reducing operational costs.

Environmental Benefits

• Using water wisely saves energy that would otherwise be needed for the water treatment system to treat and distribute water.

• Excessive water usage can overload sewage systems and cause untreated sewage to flow into rivers and lakes.

Sustainability

• Utilities that conserve water demonstrate leadership in water resource management and are working toward a goal of sustainability.

• Water conservation will stretch existing water supplies and utility storage capability.

How Do I Conserve Water?

The Water Conservation Committee promotes using water wisely and at the right time to reduce peak use.  For information on making your home more water efficient, follow these water saving tips:

Water Conservation in the Yard

Water Conservation in the Bathroom

Water Conservation in the Kitchen & Laundry

Related Links:

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AWWA WaterWiser

http://www.awwa.org/waterwiser/

Environment Canada

http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/manage/effic/e_weff.htm

EcoKids

http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/water/water/index.cfm#