Help preserve our precious resource.

Indoor:

• use low-flow fixtures such as water-saving shower heads and ultra low flow toilets
• cut your shower time in half
• turn off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving
• wait to use the dishwasher and washing machine until you have a full load
• fix all leaky taps and toilets
• instead of waiting for tap water to get cold enough for drinking, keep a pitcher of water in the refrigerator
• clean vegetables in a sink or pan partially filled with water rather than running water from the tap
• if you wash dishes by hand, rinse them in a sink partially filled with clean water instead of under running water

Outdoor:

• water the lawn once a week
• check sprinkler systems regularly for broken or misdirected sprinklers
• avoid watering during the heat of the day or during windy times
• use drip irrigation for trees and shrubs
• xeriscape your yard (xeriscaping combines water conservation practices with creative landscape design)
• wash your car with a bucket of soapy water and use a nozzle to stop the flow of water from the hose between rinsings

Did You Know…

• the average person in Saskatoon uses 230 litres of water a day
• we have the same amount of water today as we did when the Earth was formed. It is a limited resource
• a dripping tap can waste up to 3,400 litres a month and a leaking toilet can waste up to 7,800 litres a month, for a total dollar value of $16 a month or $192 a year

Water Usage Statistics:

Daily indoor water use in the typical family home breaks down as follows:

Toilets use 26.7%
Washing machines use 21.7%
Showers use 16.8%
Faucets use 15.7%
Leaks use 13.7%
Baths use 1.7%
Dishwashers use 1.4%
Other household water tasks use 2.2%

(source: AWWA Web Site)