Water Conservation Framework
Participant Profile
Municipal Entity: Town of Cobourg
Resolution Passed: Yes
Overview of water conservation plan:
- Industrial, commercial, residential water metering program since the early 1960's.
- Public education programs through advertising, conservation programs (installation of low flow showerheads and aerators), and school programs where staff visit schools to promote water conservation.
- Currently investigating a social-based marketing program through which visits would be made to homes and small businesses to educate on water conservation techniques and the value of conserving water.
- Extensive leak detection program to be instituted in the coming year.
- Sanitary sewer charges are based on water meter consumption, which further promotes conservation efforts.
- The Town has participated in a joint conservation program with the electrical utility and has also installed efficient shower heads.
- In 2008/2009 the Town started a ULFT rebate program and purchased automated leak detection equipment to survey the complete distribution system.
Water conservation achievements to date:
- Efforts to date have reduced water loss from 25% down to below 20% over the last few years.
- Increased demand for water due to growth has been met without major capital expenditures.
Contact person:
Bruce R. Craig
President, Operations - Lakefront Utility Svcs. Inc.
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