Save water. Join our water conservation efforts.
We cannot live without water. When there is a shortage of fresh water, people realize how precious it is. But rather than wait for a horrible drought, or infrastructure malfunction to realize the value of water, we should always try to use it wisely.
Why is water conservation especially important in this watershed?
The City of Charlottetown gets most of its water from our watershed, and this export of water has a big impact on the ecosystem. Our Water Extraction page has more information on this issue.
Check out our Past Projects to see examples of how we are working to promote water conservation efforts
Water Conservation Tips
Indoor Initiatives
- Turn off the tap when not in use (ex: brushing your teeth, washing dishes, shaving etc.)
- Instead of leaving the sink tap running to rinse your dishes, fill the sink instead
- Do not flush for “number 1” (liquid only)
- “Navy shower” or shorter showers, less often – shut off the tap when lathering
- Keep a jug of cool water in the fridge, instead of running the tap till it cools
- When replacing appliances, choose low-flow, high-efficiency options
- Fix leaks
- Fill the bathtub halfway or less
- Recycle indoor water and use it for plants
- Wash full loads of clothes and dishes, use the shorter cycles
Outdoor Initiatives
- Plant perennial shrubs instead of annuals (requires less water)
- Fill pool once a season
- Wash cars for safety only, (windscreens, windows and headlights) using a bucket (let the rain wash the rest of the car off naturally)
- Avoid watering the lawn, and meet current water restrictions
- Put leaves and bark mulch around shrubs and trees to hold in moisture
- Water vegetable gardens in the morning, near the roots, and by hand
- Sweep driveways or decks with a broom instead of the hose
- Install a shut-off valve (spring-loaded nozzle) on your hose so it only runs when in use
More Water Conservation Tips:
- http://www.americanrivers.org/blog/top-10-ways-for-you-to-save-water-at-home/
- http://wateruseitwisely.com/100-ways-to-conserve/
- http://www.home-water-works.org/
- http://eartheasy.com/live_water_saving.htm
- http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/freshwater/water-conservation-tips/
The water conservation page of the City of Charlottetown: http://www.bewaterfriendly.com/
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