In the Home

According to the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization, "To ensure our basic needs, we all need 20 to 50 litres of water free from harmful contaminants each and every day" (UNESCO.ORG). In The Regional Municipality of York every resident uses an average of 250 litres of water each day. That's a lot of water - enough to fill two bathtubs.

Although excess water usage is a problem throughout our entire country, you've told us that you want York Region communities to be sustainable. To this end, we are dedicated to protecting Lake Simcoe, Lake Ontario and our groundwater sources by providing the information and tools to use less water. There are many ways we can do this efficiently in the home and in the garden without sacrificing our quality of life. These changes will also contribute to healthy water bodies and provide future generations with clean sources of drinking water.

To help you reduce your water consumption in the home and garden Water for Tomorrow had developed the York Region Water Efficiency An At-Home Guide. Click on the images below to download the entire guide or specific sections that interest you.