What You Can Do

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In the Bathroom

Use a water flow reducing attachment in your sink faucets and low–flow showerheads to reduce water use and wastage.
Look for EcoLogo™ certified plumbing products when you shop.
Turn off the tap. When washing or shaving, partially fill the sink basin and use that water rather than running the tap continuously. (This reduces water use by about 60 percent.) Use short bursts of water to clean razors.
Likewise, when brushing your teeth, turn off the water while you are actually brushing, instead of running it continuously. Use water from a mug for rinsing. (This reduces water use by about 80 percent.)
Short showers use less water than baths. If you still prefer bathing, avoid overfilling the tub – one half full should be enough.
Check regularly for toilet tank leaks into the toilet bowl by putting a small amount of food colouring into the tank and observing if it spreads to the bowl without flushing. Repair leaks promptly. Also periodically examine whether the plunge ball and flapper valve in the tank are properly "seated" and replace parts when necessary.
Never flush garbage of any kind down your toilet. Cigarette butts, paper diapers, dental floss, plastic tampon holders, condoms and the like can create problems at sewage treatment plants or with your septic tank.

Don't flush it away!

Reduce water use in the toilet by about 20 percent by installing a toilet dam or placing a weighted plastic bottle filled with water in your toilet tank. Low–flush toilets reduce water use by 50 to 80 percent.

More tips and information:

http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/info/pubs/brochure/e_IWDWW3.htm

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