City advises residents to conserve water
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There
are many ways to reduce consumption of this precious resource
The City of Vaughan is advising residents to
reduce their water usage in response to a temporary service disruption in the
supply from Peel Region. Any unnecessary water consumption should be avoided at
this time.
Fresh clean water is a
precious resource, so it’s important to work together to protect and conserve
it. Here are some helpful water conservation tips to keep in mind:
- Limit showers to five minutes (long hot showers can waste 10 to 20 litres of water every extra minute).
- Turn off the water while brushing your teeth.
- Run the dishwasher and washing machine only when they are full to save up to 3,000 litres of water a month.
- Only water your lawn or garden when needed.
- Check for outdoor leaks in pipes, hoses and faucets (leaks outside the home can be just as wasteful and costly as leaks inside the home).
- Refrain from washing vehicles.
York Region provides
Vaughan with clean water, which is treated by the City of Toronto and Peel
Region. It is sourced from Lake Ontario.
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