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Water Conservation
According to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), metered households in Canada use 39% less water than non-metered households.
Why the big difference? People living in non-metered homes are usually charged a flat rate for water, so there is no financial incentive for these homeowners to fix leaks, install water efficient appliances, or practice simple water conservation tips.
The Internet has all the information you will need about how to save water. To save you some time, here are links to some good water conservation sites.
CMHC: http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/inpr/su/waco/index.cfm
ENVIRONMENT CANADA: http://www.ec.gc.ca/WATER/
ONTARIO: http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/en/water/
GENERAL: http://www.waterbucket.ca/
Why Water Conservation is important in Woodstock?
Woodstock’s water supply comes from ten groundwater wells, seven located southwest of the city and three located within the city. The current capacity of the systems is 11.6 million gallons per day. In a drought year, the maximum amount used in a day can approach 75% of this value. That’s why water conservation – particularly in summer months – is so important.
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