Water Conservation
Info graphic of the City of Winkler Water Conservation Plan and link to a pdf version of the image
Here are some things you can to to reduce water consumption.
Collect rain water for watering flower beds and gardens.
The City of Winkler has 100-gallon rain barrels available for $130.
Reduce shower time
3 out of 4 adult Canadians spend 5 minutes or more in the shower.
Reducing your shower by 2 minutes will save 13 to 40 liters (depending on your shower head).
Minimize loads of laundry
- Each load will save 50 to 90 (or more) liters.
Put some ice cream pails in the shower while using it and use this water to flush your toilets or water your indoor plants.
This saves around 6 liters per flush.
Only run your dishwasher when it is completely full.
- Did you know your average dishwasher uses about 15-40 gallons of water per load?
Turn off water taps while engaged in tasks such as shaving and brushing teeth.
Turning off water while doing this saves up to 8 liters per minute.
Repair leaking plumbing fixtures, how to check for leaks here
- Did you Know up to 200 gallons of water per day can be wasted through a leaky toilet?
- If you suspect a leaky toilet, be sure to check it out!
Use minimal water in the sink for washing dishes and the bathtub for bathing.
Defrost food overnight in the refrigerator or by using the defrost setting on your microwave instead of running water over it.