Eco How-To | Water
Save Water
Water efficient products help conserve this vital resource for current and future generations. Eco Options products such as dual-flush toilets and low-flow faucets, showerheads and aerators can help you save water and money on your water bills. Look for WaterSense certified products for improved efficiency and high performance.
How Simple Home Improvements can Reduce Water Pollution
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Urban development and human actions greatly contribute to water contamination through stormwater runoff. By making small changes in and around our homes, we can reduce the amount of pollutants that enter our local waters.
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Install a High Efficiency Faucet
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This simple project will teach you how to install a high efficiency faucet that will reduce the amount of water used in the sink by up to 30%.
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Skill: 2
Time: 1 hour
Number of Steps: 6
Install a High Efficiency Toilet
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Toilet flushing can account for up to 30 percent of household water use. Save up to 65 percent of this water by installing a high efficiency or dual flush toilet.
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Skill: 3
Time: 2 hours
Number of Steps: 14
Install a High-Efficiency Showerhead
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This simple project will teach you how to install a high-efficiency showerhead that can reduce the amount of water used in the shower by up to 70%.
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Skill: 2
Time: 1 hour
Number of Steps: 6
The Scarcity of Freshwater
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Small changes in the way water is used around the house can have a big impact on Canada's freshwater resources.
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