WATER
CONSUMPTION
Help reduce your water consumption; trust us it will help you out.
Turn off the water:
Don’t let water run when you are not using it, turn it off.
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A standard tap releases about 2.5 gallons of water a minute thats is about 40 glasses of water, so when not in use why let it all go to waste? Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth and scrubbing your hands. General shower heads use about 5 gallons of water per minute resulting in about 80 glasses of water, all of which goes straight down the drain when not in use. So try taking shorter showers.
Collect rain water:
Rain water can be collected and used around the house.
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Harvesting rainwater is an ideal way to collect freshwater for things like watering plant, trees and the garden. The city of Toronto highly encourages this, as it is a great way to conserve on water usage. It is just the matter of buying and installing a rain barrel and connecting it to your roofs gutter drainage system.
Grey-water:
Water can be recycled and uses for other usages.
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Relatively clean waste water such as water from baths, sinks, washing machines, dishwashers and other appliances are known as grey water. Grey water can be stored, filtered and rerouted to the garden and even toilets, urinals and washing machines. Contact you plumbing company about redirecting grey water
Water leaks:
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Leaking pipes and faucets wastes a lot of water.
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Over time, minor water leaks add up, which waste water and cost money. Keep an eye on your hydro bill to make sure no water is being leaked and wasted in your household. Running water from faucets is one of the leading causes of wasted water from leakage.
Toronto:
The city of Toronto is fortunate enough to be located right next to one of the largest bodies of freshwater in the world. We are very privileged to have such close access to it and sometimes we take it for granted. It is surprising that only 2% of the world’s water supply is freshwater, so it is our duty not to waste it and protect one of the most important natural resources.
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