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Conservation

Water is often taken for granted, especially in our area where water resources are abundant and rainfall is plentiful for the majority of the year. However, our climate is changing and our population and our economy continue to grow, increasing the demands and pressures on our water resources. We need to adapt to climate change and think about intergenerational equity.

While our water system can easily meet average day demands, warm summer weather increases user demand on our water system, typically resulting in "peak days" when daily demands reach its annual maximum. Peak days, or group of peak days, can potentially create situations of not enough water available for fire protection, low water pressure, or in extreme cases, areas running short of water. In addition climate change can effect our water resources. In 2015, there was no snowpack and Dickson Lake dropped into Stage Three of the Water Shortage Response Plan for the first time, resulting in stricter water restrictions.

Water conservation benefits the whole community and ensures that we continue to have a high quality water supply capable of supporting a growing population. 

Water Conservation Tips

  • The three largest sources of water use in your home are showers and baths, toilet flushing and washing machine use. View a list of Indoor Water Conservation Tips to help conserve and reserve. 
  • Inefficient watering practices and planting gardens that are not suitable for our climate are contributing factors to the large amount of water used in the summer and in drier weather conditions. View Outdoor Water Conservation programs to water wisely!

View the Drought Management and Water Conservation Study for further details on our water conservation.