It is easy to waste water and take it for granted. After all, here in the Mississippi-Rideau region, we have beautiful lakes and rivers all around us and a seemingly endless supply of groundwater beneath our feet. So why bother with water conservation?

Water conservation:

• Protects drinking water sources from becoming depleted over time and helps combat the effects of growing populations, drought events and climate change
• Protects water quality because lower water levels result in poorer water quality since there is less water to dilute contaminants
• Reduces the cost of waste water treatment and water infrastructure expansion
• Extends the life of private septic systems
• Saves energy and reduces greenhouse gas emissions related to water heating and pumping
• Protects aquatic habitats