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Water is one of our most important natural resources and managing its use is the key to its conservation and saving you money on your water bills.
To help manage water usage and ensure a sufficient supply is on hand for the Town to use in times of need, Whitchurch-Stouffville in conjunction with the Region of York has developed Outdoor Water Use Program, which helps to regulate how and when water can be used for non-essential needs.
- Outdoor water-use is allowed between 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on odd/even days, based on house numbers.
(Example - Odd number houses can water on odd number days, even number houses on even days number days, between these times) - One-month grace period for new sod and seed
These restrictions are in place from May 15 to September 30 each year.
Water Conservation Tips
- Use low flow showerheads in regular showerheads which can reduce flow by as much as 40%.
- Shorten your showering time.
- Use low flow aerators on all inside faucets which can reduce water flow by as much as 50%. When replacing fixtures insist on water conservation models and look for the WaterSense® label.
- Fix or replace faucets that are leaking.
- Check toilets for leaks by:
- using dye tablets or food colouring in the toilet tank. Leave colouring in tank for several minutes
- if colour appears in the bowl without flushing you may have a leaking toilet. The flapper or possibly the toilet may have to be replaced.
Water For Tomorrow has many more tips and information that can assist you with your conservation efforts.