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More Water Saving tips for 2010
It is true.. many have good intentions and want to save water, but most folks aren’t sure where to begin. With a new year upon us, why not start the year with 10 simple tips for saving water in 2010.
1. Fix the drips! A dripping faucet can waste 20 gallons of water a day, while a leaking toilet can waste 90,000 gallons in a month.
2. Shorten that shower Cut five minutes off your shower time and save up to 25 gallons a day
3. Slow the flow Inexpensive faucets can save gallons of water per person every day.
4. Turn off the tap When brushing your teeth or shaving, turn off the tap and save eight gallons a day.
5. Go low-flow Replace your old shower head with a low-flow model and cut your water use every time you shower.
6. Update those appliances When it’s time to update your appliances, go for a front-loading washing machine and a water-efficient dishwasher. You’ll save both water and energy.
7. Replace that water-guzzling toilet Replace your old toilet with a modern, water-efficient one and use about half the water per flush.
8. Sweep up savings Instead of hosing your driveway or sidewalk, use a broom.
9. Think beyond the lawn Choose plants appropriate to your climate when you landscape. They’ll need much less water.
10. Irrigate like a pro Your lawn probably needs less water than you think. And your sidewalk doesn’t need any.
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Is the BC water act in need of upgrade?
Does BC’s Water Act– written in 1909 to govern the authorities’ administration of the province’s aquifers, lakes, streams, and other fresh water sources, in need of a serious upgrade? BC asks the question: What do we do about water? LINK: BC water act
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Asking Health Canada: Questions on bottled water
Health Canada has published an array of frequently asked questions on bottled water sold in Canada. LINK: Bottled water questions
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About Small Water Users Association
The Small Water Users Association of BC is a non-profit society dedicated to serving the interests of small water systems throughout British Columbia. The mission of the Small Water Users Association of BC is twofold:
- To foster cooperation and information sharing amongst small water systems throughout BC in order to improve system operations and reduce costs.
- To represent the concerns and interests of small water systems before all levels of government.
LINK: Small Water Users
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About EcoKIDS
Started in 1994, EcoKids is a free, environmental education program that offers curriculum-linked materials and activities for Canadian elementary schools to engage in environmental action. The site is award winning too, an interactive environmental web site for children, their families, and educators in Canada and around the world. It offers topical information about the environment through interactive, fun, educational games and activities that utilize participants’ willingness to learn.
Earth Day Canada (EDC) has been inspiring Canadians to improve the state of the environment since 1990. EDC is a not-for-profit environmental charity that specializes in educating people about current environmental issues and helping them find solutions. There site is worth a visit. LINK: ECOKIDS
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About Planet Friendly
Planet Friendly is a unique gateway to environment, sustainability and conservation across Canada and beyond. It features a water gateway with water links, resources and organizations. LINK: Water Gateway
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Health Canada: Drinking water quality
Canadian drinking water supplies are generally of excellent quality. However, water in nature is never “pure.” It picks up bits and pieces of everything it comes into contact with, including minerals, silt, vegetation, fertilizers, and agricultural run-off. While most of these substances are harmless, some may pose a health risk. For more information on Water quality in Canada LINK: Health Canada
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About BC Water Polo
BC Water Polo Association is the Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) that represents the sport of water polo in British Columbia. It is administered by its Board of Directors which include twelve volunteer positions. BCWP currently has 13 clubs in its membership which collectively represent approximately 1,000 athletes, coaches and referees. There are many opportunities available to participate with the Board of Directors in facilitating the growth of water polo in BC. For more information LINK: BC Water polo
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Canada’s largest citizen’s organization campaigns for clean water
Founded in 1985, the Council of Canadians is Canada’s largest citizens’ organization, with members and chapters across the country. We work to protect Canadian independence by promoting progressive policies on fair trade, clean water, energy security, public health care, and other issues of social and economic concern to Canadians.
The Council of Canadians’ water campaign is calling for a national water policy that protects Canada’s water from bulk exports and privatization, because:
- The free market doesn’t guarantee access to water;
- Bulk exports could open the floodgates to trade challenges;
- Canada’s water supply is limited;
- Public water is safer, cleaner and more affordable; and
- Water is essential for people and nature.
For more information or to download the 2008 General Water presentation LINK: The council of Canadians water campaign
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Are Canadians wasting water?
As Canadians, we perform many activities within a day related to using water, likely without thinking about the precious water resource right at our fingertips. LINK: Wasting water resources in Canada
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