Kelowna residents are amongst the thirstiest in the entire world!

Kelowna residents are amongst the thirstiest in the entire world!

Water consumption is a hot topic and recently it has jumped into the headlines here in Kelowna,BC. Although some progress on reducing water consumption locally has been made, those efforts are not nearly enough! The following article by Castanet.net is as alarming as it is sobering. It got me to thinking as to how I use water on a daily basis and where I could cut back etc.

Here are some suggestions on how to reduce your daily consumption:

1. Wash dishes in the sink by hand rather than using a dishwasher.
2. Fix any leaky faucets immediately as they are a prime contributor to wasting water.
3. Wash your car a little less I don't think it will mind.
4. Water your lawn on the days that the city has deemed appropriate.
5. When shaving don't leave the water running, fill the sink and rinse as needed.

The Government of Canada has a good article on water conservation on their website as well. If we all make a little effort we really can make a difference. Water truly is our most precious resource because without it there is no life!

Sincerely,

Jason Neumann