Save Water

Sounds simple, but if every member uses less water, you can shrink your co-operative’s water bill, leaving more money for other priorities. Water rates may rise in future; now is the time to take action.

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There are many ways to reduce water use, starting with prompt attention to leaks and drips. Low-flow showerheads are cheap and easily installed. Tap aerators cut water use and are widely available.

In some cases, replacing old appliances and fixtures is the most economical approach in the long run. New washing machines use less water. Today’s water-saving toilets work much better than the pioneering versions did.

According to the federal government, Canada remains one of the largest users of water, per person, in the world. While no one is asking co-op members to give up their showers, we can do better, co-op by co-op, person by person, remembering that water is a precious commodity.

Household Guide to Water Efficiency

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Buying a Water-Efficient Toilet

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Energy and Water Tune-ups Multi-unit Residential Buildings

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Plans in Action

The average co-op with an approved capital replacement plan tucks away more than $3,600 per unit in reserves each year--triple the 2007 amount. Does their future hold better windows? New kitchens? Savings mean more choices.