Nature Canada: Water Conservation Pledge

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Take The Pledge

Water conservation begins at home. Reduce the global demand on our precious water resources by taking the Water Conservation Pledge! Our goal is to save one million gallons a year. Count Yourself In!

I pledge to use water wisely in and around my home and save 10 gallons (38 litres) a day.

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EASY ways that you can save water around the house	Water Saved
Don’t run the tap while shaving or cleaning your teeth	1 gallon (3.7 litres) a minute
Add an aerator to any tap	1 gallon (3.7 litres) a minute
Reduce the length of a shower by one minute	2.5 gallons (9.5 litres)
Install a low flow shower head	3 gallons(11.3 litres)a minute
Install a toilet tank displacement device	.5 gallon (1.8 litres) a flush
Run the dishwasher only when it is totally full	10 gallons (37.8 litres) each saved load
Water your lawn at night and save 65% lost to evaporation when watering during the day	5 gallons (19 litres) a minute