Indoor Water Conservation

Reduce, Repair and Retrofit areas in your home where water consumption is highest. On average, Canadians use about 65% of our water in the bathroom. Kitchens and drinking water account for less than 10%.

Calculate Your Household's Water Use! [ Click Here ]

Breakdown of Average Canadian Indoor Water Use

How Can I Reduce Indoor Consumption?

Bathrooms

• Replacing an older model toilet with a low-flow model can reduce the amount 'flushed' away by up to 65 %. [ Click Here ]
• Low-flow showerheads can save 108 litres for a six minute shower. [ Click Here ]
• Repair leaky toilets and faucets which account for 14 % of consumption. [ Click Here ]
• Daily showers instead of baths can save 40, 000 litres per year.
• Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth and shaving.
• With a greywater re-use system installed in your home, you can double the use of your shower water by redirecting it to flush your toilet! That can save almost 30% of your indoor water consumption.
• A simple siphon can help collect bath water for re-use outside to water plants.

• Dishwashers are the biggest consumers in the kitchen so only use it when it's FULL!
• Repair leaky faucets.
• If a dishwasher needs replacing install an energy efficient model. [ Click Here ]

• A high-efficiency washing machine can reduce water and energy use by up to 50%. [ Click Here ]
• Only run the washing machine if there is a full load.
• Use the level setting on your washing machine.
• Laundry water can get a second use if you redirect it to irrigate your garden - consider a laundry greywater system! [ California example - Click Here ]

  Links to More Indoor Conservation Tips

  • Environment Canada - More Information on Water Conservation for Your Home
  • MaP Toilet Performance Testing - Results on Low Flow, Dual Flush & High Efficiency toilet performance testing. Over 2,000 models tested and reported on!