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Here are some things you can do to reduce water consumption: 

- Collect rain water for watering flower beds and gardens.

The City of Winkler has 100-gallon rain barrels available for $130. Find out more details here.

- Reduce shower time

3 out of 4 adult Canadians spend 5 minutes or more in the shower. 

Reducing your shower by 2 minutes will save 13 to 40 liters (depending on your shower head). 

- Minimize loads of laundry

Each load will save 50 to 90 (or more) liters. 

- Put some ice cream pails in the shower while using it and use this water to flush your toilets or water your indoor plants.  

This saves around 6 liters per flush. 

- Only run your dishwasher when it is completely full.

Did you know your average dishwasher uses about 15-40 gallons of water per load? 
Turn off water taps while engaged in tasks such as shaving and brushing teeth.  

Turning off water while doing this saves up to 8 liters per minute. 

- Repair leaking plumbing fixtures

Learn how to check for leaks here

Did you Know up to 200 gallons of water per day can be wasted through a leaky toilet? 
If you suspect a leaky toilet, be sure to check it out! 
Use minimal water in the sink for washing dishes and the bathtub for bathing. 

- Defrost food overnight in the refrigerator or by using the defrost setting on your microwave instead of running water over it.