Reuse

Many of us take water for granted. This is why we might not spend much time considering ways we can reuse water. However, high water demands, coupled with specific environmental factors can put stress on our water system.

Here are just a few examples of ways that you can reuse water around your home:

• Give your plants a drink with leftover cooking water from the kitchen or use water glasses lying around the house.

• Set up a rain barrel in the spring and collect rainwater well into the fall. Rain barrels are a great addition to your yard; here are just a few reasons to invest in a rain barrel this summer:

  • Save Money! Why pay for water when you can collect rain for free?

  • Rainwater is better for Plants since it naturally contains nutrients, like nitrogen, that plants need!

  • Rain barrels help reduce water pollution caused by excess runoff.

  • Using the water nature has already provided helps conserve municipal water and energy consumption!

• Install a grey water system in your home 

  • Grey water from showers, sinks, or washing machines may not be safe for consumption but it can be reused in other ways, especially outside in our gardens!

Rainwater collection increases water efficiency and diverts stormwater away from the sanitary sewer system, thereby diminishing demands on the City’s water and wastewater infrastructure.

Are you ready to make the switch to a rain barrel? Find out if you’re eligible to receive a rebate through the City’s Residential Inflow and Infiltration Subsidy Program (RIISP).