On average, every resident in York Region uses approximately 260 litres of water a day. That’s a lot of water — enough to fill 2 bathtubs. Compared to households in other countries, Canadians use far more water than necessary.
Where does it all go? Based on measurements from homes in Southern Ontario, the largest water users are the shower, toilet, washing machine and leaks.
The good news is that by upgrading fixtures and changing some habits, it is possible to reduce a household’s water use by over 20% without affecting lifestyle.
Low-flow Showerheads
From 1998 to 2004 (phase 1), over 106,000 low-flow showerheads were installed free of charge to residents of York Region. Not only do you reduce water consumption by installing a low-flow showerhead, you also reduce energy use since less water is heated. The showerheads installed by Water for Tomorrow has reduced carbon emissions by 3,809 tonnes per year and carbon dioxide by 13,947 tonnes per year.
Where does it all go? Based on measurements from homes in Southern Ontario, the largest water users are the shower, toilet, washing machine and leaks.
The good news is that by upgrading fixtures and changing some habits, it is possible to reduce a household’s water use by over 20% without affecting lifestyle.
Low-flow Showerheads
From 1998 to 2004 (phase 1), over 106,000 low-flow showerheads were installed free of charge to residents of York Region. Not only do you reduce water consumption by installing a low-flow showerhead, you also reduce energy use since less water is heated. The showerheads installed by Water for Tomorrow has reduced carbon emissions by 3,809 tonnes per year and carbon dioxide by 13,947 tonnes per year.
Early-closing Flappers
Toilets in good condition can be converted to low-flow by replacing the flush valve with an early-closing flapper. The flapper closes the valve when the tank has partially emptied — saving water with every flush. The full tank of water has sufficient gravity pressure to provide a forceful flush.
Over 245,000 early-closing toilet flappers were installed in York Region through Water for Tomorrow. If you have a problem with an early closing toilet flapper or low-flow showerhead installed by Water for Tomorrow just call our service centre at 1-800-215-4060 to arrange for a service technician to come to home or business to repair or replace the product for free.
The program installed 245,000 toilet flappers & 106,000 showerheads
