Indoor Water Use Tips

Many people are aware of the importance and ways of conserving water outdoors. However, the opportunities for water conservation indoors often go overlooked. Did you know that bathrooms are the biggest source of wasted water inside the home?

Indoor water saving efforts can help improve your home's energy efficiency. Here are some easy tips to scale down your water consumption indoors.

Bathrooms

There are many easy ways to reduce your water use in the bathroom, such as:

  • taking shorter showers
  • turning off the tap when brushing your teeth or shaving
  • using a toilet tank bank device to reduce the amount of water used per flush

You can also check the efficiency of your bathroom fixtures. You can check your toilet for leaks by using dye tablets. To check the efficiency of your shower heads or faucets, you can use a flow rate bag to test their flow rate. Dye tablets, tank banks and flow rate bags are available from the City upon request. Call the Water Wise Hotline at 250-203-2316 or email water.wise@campbellriver.ca. Available only while supplies last.

If you find your bathroom fixtures aren't efficient, and it's time for an upgrade, explore energy efficient options for new fixtures. If you're upgrading your toilet, check out the City of Campbell River's Toilet Rebate Program.

Kitchen and Appliances

Throughout the home, there are small steps you can take to conserve water that will add up to big energy savings. This includes:

  • filling the sink to wash dishes instead of washing and rinsing individually
  • reusing greywater from dishwashing and washing foods to water plants, lawns and gardens
  • installing aerators to help maintain a steady water pressure and reduce the flow rate significantly
  • running full loads of laundry and full dishwasher loads
  • regularly checking for leaks in appliances like dishwashers and washing machines

You can also consider investing in an on-demand hot water system. On-demand systems significantly reduce hot water use if the main hot water heater is far away from the sink or appliances.