Wise Water Use
The City of Thunder Bay is not currently enforcing odd and even outdoor water restrictions. Please conserve this precious resource and use water wisely.
Did you know that on a global basis, Canadians are second only to Americans in the amount of water we use? The average Canadian uses about 120,000 litres (26,396 gallons) of water per year. At least half of this water use is unnecessary and wasteful. Water lost due to leaking faucets, old water-guzzling toilets, and excessive outdoor watering is enough to fill more than nine billion bathtubs each year!
We must find a way to curb our use of water if we want to ensure a constant supply of fresh, drinkable water into the future. Finding ways to promote water efficiency and reduce the amount of water your family uses doesn’t have to be difficult. Saving water can also mean saving money! Water efficiency has many rewards!
Practise the 3Rs of wise water use:
- Reduce – Become aware of the amount of water you’re using and look for ways to use less
- Retrofit – Replace water-guzzling toilets and appliances with more water-efficient models, or retrofit existing appliances with water-saving devices
- Repair – Stop the leaks! In one year, a leak of just ONE drip per second wastes 10,000 litres (2,167 gallons) of water – enough water to fill more than 60 bathtubs
Check out our Wise Use Tips for more information! Interested in getting involved in promoting the wise use of water? Visit the EarthWise Thunder Bay Home Page for more information.
