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WATER WEEK IS HERE – KNOW YOUR H2O!

For immediate release: March 16, 2015 - 1:39 pm
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Water Week in Saskatoon is March 16-22, 2015; a time to celebrate the critical role water plays in our daily lives and how it contributes to the overall quality of life we enjoy in this city. This year’s theme is - Know your H2O.

“Water Week provides an opportunity for citizens to learn more about the processes we use to supply high quality, safe drinking water to residents, as well as manage wastewater and storm water,” says Reid Corbett, Director of Saskatoon Water. “It’s also a great time to remind residents how they can be water wise to reduce their impact on the environment.”

The average person in Saskatoon uses 233 litres of water per day for drinking, showering, washing dishes, clothes, watering the lawn and using the washroom. Simple water conservation changes can save energy, reduce greenhouse gases, and protect our water supplies.

Water Conservation Tips:

  • Only water the lawn once a week, avoid watering during the heat of the day or during windy times, and skip watering when it rains.
  • Repair leaky faucets and toilets immediately.
  • Run your dishwasher or washing machine only when you have a full load. This can save between 1,800 and 3,000 litres each month.
  • Use low flush fixtures such as water-saving shower heads and ultra-low flow toilets.

The Raw Water Intake & Pumping Facility, south of the Circle Drive south bridge, collects an average of 125 million litres of water each day from the river and pumps it to the Water Treatment Plant where it goes through an extensive multi-barrier treatment process before being pumped to individual homes and businesses.

After the water is used, a good portion of it goes down the drain into our wastewater collection system and sent back to our state-of-the-art Waste Water Treatment Plant where it is treated prior to release into the river. Our storm sewer system, which is a series of pipes, manholes, catch basins, ponds, wetlands and outfall structures, is also used to collect and discharge water into the river.

“A clean and safe water supply and environmental protection are top priorities for the City of Saskatoon, as we know they are too for our citizens,” says Corbett. “We take pride in these services and are committed to ensuring all precautions are taken to keep our citizens safe when work or construction is occurring on the water, wastewater and storm sewer systems.”

Get involved in Water Week!

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