Why save water in your home?
Saving water helps protect the Tamsin River and Ambrel Lake, keeps your water bill low, and ensures we have enough for everyone. By making small changes, you can cut your monthly use without giving up comfort.
Where your water goes
In Wrenford, the average person uses about 7 cubic metres (m³) or 7,000 litres of water each month. Most of that goes to the toilet, the shower, the washing machine, and the garden. Knowing where your water goes helps you target the biggest savings.
Save water indoors
Bathroom
- Fix dripping faucets and running toilets right away. A single drip per second wastes thousands of litres a year.
- Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth or shaving.
- Take shorter showers. Every minute you cut saves litres at the tap.
- Run the toilet only when needed. If you have an older model, try placing a displacement bag in the tank to reduce water per flush.
Kitchen
- Run the dishwasher only when it is full. Hand washing uses far more water.
- Keep a jug of drinking water in the fridge instead of running the tap until it gets cold.
- Thaw frozen food in the fridge overnight, not under warm running water.
Laundry
- Wash full loads only. Adjust the water level setting if your machine allows it.
- Choose high-efficiency washing machines when it is time to replace an old one.
Save water outdoors
Your yard and garden can use a large share of your water, especially in summer. Wrenford uses a four-stage outdoor watering schedule to protect our supplies during dry periods. Check the Outdoor water restrictions and guidelines page to see which stage is active and when you can water.
If you use an automated system, you may qualify for Smart Irrigation Certification. Certified systems that use weather or soil moisture sensors and cut annual water use by at least 25 per cent are allowed to run during Stages 1 to 3. Visit the Outdoor water restrictions and guidelines page to apply.
Tools and resources
Use the Water conservation and efficiency toolkit to track your monthly usage and find simple upgrades for your home. The toolkit includes checklists for bathrooms, kitchens, and gardens.
You can also sign up for Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI) transition leak alerts. Starting in spring 2027, Wrenford is upgrading to smart water meters that track hourly usage. You will receive a text or email if the meter detects a continuous flow, which often means a leak. Catching a leak early stops wasted water and surprises on your bill.
Need help?
If you want a free water efficiency assessment or need help reading your meter, contact the Water Operations team. You can reach Water Operations Manager Patrick Nguyen at [email protected] or call the main line at 519-555-0100.