water - a sacred trust
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Water A Sacred T rus t
The human brain now holds the key to our future.
We have to recall the image of the planet from
outer space: a single entity in which air, water, and
continents are interconnected. That is our home.
- David Suzuki
ONE THOUGHT
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AGENDA
Brief background
of water use in
Toronto and the
importance of
water
conservation.
Toronto Water
Proactive actions
that can be taken
to improve both
indoor and
outdoor water use.
Water Efficiency
Creative ideas to
increase
awareness of
water use in your
community.
Education/Awareness
Accessible
resources that
provide a wealth
of knowledge for
your congregation.
Resources
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Toronto Water
TORONTO WATER
Mission Statement
To provide quality water services through supplying
drinking water and the treatment of wastewater and
stormwater to residents, businesses and visitors in order
to protect public health, safety and property in an
environmentally and a fiscally responsible manner.
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QUESTIONS
Why should I
should I be
concerned about
water?
How can water
efficiency help
our community?
What can I do to
conserve water?
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Where do I
start?
How much will
this cost?
WHY
CONSERVE?
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COMMUNITY
IMPACT
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ACTION
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Water Efficiency
FIXTURES
Low-flow and
dual-flush models
can curb water
consumption by at
least half.
Toilets
High performance
and waterless
urinals can reduce
water use.
Urinals
Flow constrictors
such as aerators
save water,
reduce splashing
and enhance low-
pressure faucets.
Faucets
Low-flow
showerheads with
a shut-off valve
reduce the
amount of water
wasted.
Showerheads
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PRE-RINSE
SPRAY NOZZLE
A pre-rinse spray valve uses a blast of
water to rinse off excess food waste before
loading them into a dishwasher.
•Reduced water costs: Less water flowing
at a higher velocity can be used to achieve
the same goal.
•Improved efficiency: Low-flow units have
a higher water velocity and more effective
spray patterns.
•Less stress on the dishwasher: More
food is removed resulting in an efficient
dishwasher cycle and increases the
longevity of your dishwashing unit.
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GRAYWATER
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Non-industrial wastewater generated from
domestic processes such as dish washing,
laundry and bathing.
•Step 1 Collect: Graywater is
automatically collected from your shower,
bath and washing machine.
•Step 2 Filter: Lint and other impurities
are intercepted and graywater is filtered
through a progressive filtration technology
without any chemicals.
•Step 3 Flourish: The filtered water is
automatically pumped via dripper irrigation
to areas of your garden.
OUTDOOR WATER
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Locally
Adapted
Plants
Xeriscaping
Efficient
Irrigation
Technology
Non-potable
Water
RAINWATER
HARVESTING
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The process of collecting, storing and using
rainwater for alternate uses.
•Outdoor watering: Stored rainwater can
be used for irrigation of lawns and gardens
during dry periods.
•Indoor non-potable uses: Filtered
rainwater can be used to flush toilets and
urinals.
•Innovative uses: Rainwater can be
incorporated into water features such as
fountains and bird baths. Potential laundry
uses as well.
Education & Awareness
WATER
FOOTPRINT
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The interest in the water footprint is rooted
in the recognition that human impacts on
freshwater systems can ultimately be
linked to human consumption, and that
issues like water shortages and pollution
can be better understood and addressed
by considering production and supply
chains as a whole.
Water problems are often closely tied to
the structure of the global economy. Many
countries have significantly externalized
their water footprint, importing water-
intensive goods from elsewhere.
This puts pressure on the water resources
in the exporting regions, where too often
mechanisms for wise water governance
and conservation are lacking.
UN WATER
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The scope of UN-Water’s work
encompasses all aspects of freshwater and
sanitation, including surface and
groundwater resources and the interface
between freshwater and seawater and
water-related disasters.
UN-Water was established to promote
coherence and coordination in UN System
initiatives that are related to UN-Water’s
scope of work and contribute to the
implementation of the agenda defined by
the 2000 Millennium Declaration and the
2002 World Summit on Sustainable
Development.
UN-Water has 26 members from the UN
System and external partners representing
various organizations and civil society.
WATER
FESTIVAL
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Children’s water festivals are a creative
and innovative way to introduce young
people to the importance of conserving
water and protecting our watersheds.
There are over 25 festivals across the
province organized by local conservation
authorities, municipalities and
environmental organizations.
ACTION
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Resources
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WEBSITES
Toronto Water: www.toronto.ca/watereff
Children’s Water Education Council: http://www.cwec.ca/
American Water Works Association: http://www.awwa.org/
Water Footprint Network: http://www.waterfootprint.org/
UN Water: http://www.unwater.org/
Water – Use it Wisely: http://wateruseitwisely.com/
Alliance for Water Efficiency: http://www.allianceforwaterefficiency.org/
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