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Campbell River water use triples during the months of July and August. If we don’t reduce peak summer demands, new infrastructure will need to be built to handle the excessive demand and this cost will need to come from tax-payers. The City is promoting efficient use of water to extend the life of existing infrastructure and defer the need for expensive capital upgrades.

Indoor Water Use Tips: Indoor use accounts for 30 percent of water consumption.
Outdoor Water Tips: Average water use in the summer is 3 times higher than in the winter. Find out how simple changes can reduce water use outdoors.
Water Use in Campbell River: Local circumstances that impact how to use and conserve water.
Water Sprinkling Restrictions: The sprinkling restrictions bylaw is designed to prevent sprinkler use during the hottest time of the day. The bylaw is a first step to water conservation. There are many other ways to improve water efficiency outdoors.
Lawn Watering FAQs: Answers to the most common questions on lawn watering in Campbell River.
Rain Barrels: Water that falls on a house or shed roof normally drains away from a property and enters storm sewers directly. Placing a diverter on your eaves trough downspout and collecting the rainwater in a rain barrel is a great way to capture that water.
Grey Water Recycling: Grey water is household waste water generated from activities such as laundry, dishwashing, bathing, running water to reach a certain temperature and washing vegetables and hands.
Educational Resources: Free workshops, tours and information are available.

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