Provides
solutions and rebates to reduce water use and save money. Toronto's
goal is 15% reduction of water use by 2011. Reducing current residential
and commercial water use will ensure that Toronto's water system
can meet the needs of a growing city.
What's new
Water Efficiency Green Toronto Award: Winner Announced! The winner in the Water Efficiency category was Campbell Company of Canada. Their Water Recovery Program has resulted in nearly 100% recovery of the water used for cooling cans in its hydrostatic cookers. The heat from these cans is now captured and used in other areas of the plant that require hot water, saving 25 to 40-million litres a month. The project inspired staff to form a Sustainability Committee, which actively works on new environmental initiatives.
Honourable mentions in the Water Efficiency category were SMART Watering Systems at Yorkdale Mall and St. Michael's Hospital.
For additional information, we invite you to visit 2009 Green Toronto Awards.
Free lawn and garden visits, reserve now! Toronto Water is now reserving spaces for the 2010 Summer WaterSaver Visits. To date we have helped over 7,000 homeowners save water by creating water-efficient landscapes. When you sign up for a visit, a trained landscape advisor will come to your home and answer your gardening questions absolutely free of charge - offering a wide range of advice from dealing with weeds to planting a water efficient garden. You will also receive a WaterSaver gardening kit and much more! Space is limited! Sign up now by calling the Water Efficiency Office at 416-392-7000, or email your name, address and contact phone number to savewater@toronto.ca.
