Water Conservation Framework
Participant Profile

Municipal Entity:           Region of Peel

Resolution Passed:          Yes

Overview of water conservation plan:

• The Region of Peel developed a Water Efficiency Plan in 2006.  To see the plan, please click here. 

• The Region of Peel is one of the fastest growing Regions in Canada.  The population is expected to increase 23% by 2015.  As a result, the Region developed a water efficiency plan in order to reduce excessive water use.   

• The Region's water efficiency goals are to reduce averrage annual day demand and peak day demand by up to 10%, and wastewater flows by 7% by the year 2015. 

• The Region's Water Efficiency Plan applies to residents, as well as the Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional sectors.

• The Region's Water Efficiency Plan focuses on implementation of the following measures to promote water efficiency:
  • System leak detection
  • Toilet replacement
  • Clothes washer replacement
  • Indoor water audits
  • Outdoor water audit

• In 2008, the Region of Peel began an in-house Spray Valve Replacement Program.  The program offers applicable food service facilities in peel free water efficient pre-rinse spray valves for their dishwashing operations.

Contact:

Johann Manente

Acting Manager of Public Education and Outreach

905-791-7800 x 4029

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