Best Practices & Restoration Projects
Water Conservation Framework
Participant Profile
Municipal Entity: City of Beaconsfield
Resolution Passed: Yes
Overview of water conservation plan:
- The City's 2007-2010 strategic plan contemplates equipping all municipal buildings with water efficient plumbing and a public education campaign.
- The City’s water tax includes the cost to purchase treated water from the neighboring city as well as the administrative and operational costs involved in the delivery of the treated water and recovery of used water.
Water conservation achievements to date:
- The City of Beaconsfield has had water metering in every business and home since the 1960s and an active leak detection campaign since 1980s.
- Beginning in 2007, the City launched a 13 year infrastructure renewal program requiring an annual expenditure of $2.5 million, partially offset by federal government.
Contact person:
André Gervais, Public Works Department
Tel 514-428-24519
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Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative
Gary Becker, Mayor of Racine, Chair
Richard M. Daley, Mayor of Chicago, Founding United States Chair
David Miller, Mayor of Toronto, Founding Canadian Chair
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