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Water Conservation and Demand Management
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The Canadian Water and Wastewater Association sponsors
and supports the web-based Conservation Network which allows
any Canadian having an interest, role or responsibility
in water management or conservation activities to exchange
information on regulatory, policy and performance issues.
News and Events
Archived News
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CWWA Water Efficiency Committee - Publications :
Toilet Replacement Program Guidebook
Maximum Performance Testing of Popular Toilet Models 14th Edition - May 2009
Maximum Performance Testing of Popular Toilet Models 13th Edition - February 2009
an excel version of the MAP testing is available from the Veritec website
Water conservation and efficiency performance measures and benchmarks within the municipal sector - An identification of current practices and an assessment of the feasibility of
expanding their use. This report was prepared by CWWA for the Ministry of Environment of Ontario, based on research and survey results.A workshop of practitioners will be held on February 9, 2009 to discuss and review the findings of the report, and it is expected that either modifications to the report will be made or an addendum will be created reporting on the outcome of the Worshop.
- Clean Water, Green Jobs: A Stimulus Package for Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investments - In response to the Government of Canada currently discussing possibly expanding infrastructure investments to stimulate the economy, the Canadian Water and Wastewater Association, along with the Forum for Leadership on Water (FLOW), the University of Victoria's POLIS project on Ecological Governance and the Alliance for Water Efficiency, has proposed a sustainable water infrastructure plan entitled, Clean Water, Green Jobs: A Stimulus Package for Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investments to the Federal Government. The plan contains solutions that can be deployed quickly and broadly, creating jobs and stimulating the economy faster than traditional infrastructure projects. It recommends investments be made in repairing and upgrading existing infrastructure, restoring green infrastructure, and conserving water and energy. Upon submitting the plan, the authors have requested the opportunity to meet key MPs from all parties to discuss how investing in sustainable water infrastructure can create jobs, save money and protect the environment.
- Maximum Performance (MaP) of WaterSense High-Efficiency Toilet Fixtures (HETs) (June 2009)
- Maximum Performance (MaP) of UNAR-Compliant High-Efficiency Toilet Fixtures (HETs) (June 2009)
- Maximum Performance (MaP) of UNAR-Ultra-Low-FlushToilet Fixtures (ULFTs), 1.6-gallon - 6 Litre (June 2009)
- High-efficiency Urinals (HEUS) U.S. and Canada (January 2009)
- High efficiency toilets in non-residential applications - A Caution for Water Efficiency Practitioners, Design Professionals, and Facilities Managers (January 2009)
- Maximum Performance (MaP) of WaterSense High-Efficiency Toilet Fixtures - September 2008
- Toilet Certification Media Report
- Testing of Popular Flushometer Valve/Bowl Combinations - Final Report, August 2005 - identifies performance variations between different bowl/valve combinations, and evaluate the potential for valves operating at greater than six litres of water
- Evaluation of Water-Efficient Toilet Technologies to Carry Waste in Drainlines (PDF) - revised April 1, 2005
Technical Resources
High efficiency toilets in non-residential applications - A Caution for Water Efficiency Practitioners, Design Professionals, and Facilities Managers (January 2009)
High-efficiency Urinals (HEUS) U.S. and Canada (January 2009)
Region of Durham - Efficient Community Final Report
Toilet Certification Media Report
Statistics Canada: Whose lawn is the greenest? -
Canadian lawns and gardens: Where are they the “greenest”?: Managing lawns and gardens is a popular activity that takes on different forms across Canada. Statistics from the Households and the Environment Survey show that regional differences create a diversity of lawn and garden practices. Specifically, this study looks at how the application of pesticides and fertilizers and the use of outdoor water conservation devices vary.
Region of Waterloo - Pre-Rinse Spray Valve Pilot Study Report WDM Trilingual Glossary -
the second edition of the trilingual Water Demand Management Glossary containing almost 1 000 terms and concise definitions in English, French, and Arabic.
CCME Report: Analysis of Economic Instruments for Water Conservation United States Water Re-Use Association Launches a National Database Of Water Reuse Facilities The California Urban Water Conservation Council has developed a list of "High Efficiency Toilets". These toilets have a maximum flush volume of 4.8 litres per flush. Download the list here.
Testing of Popular Flushometer Valve/Bowl Combinations
Region of Waterloo - Pre-Rinse Spray Valve Pilot Study Report
Archived News
If you have any news to contribute or would like to be added to the Conservation Network please contact the network administrator, Kara Parisien at kparisien@cwwa.ca.
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BRITISH COLUMBIA GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES NEW ENERGY
AND WATER EFFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
On April 15th the Building and Safety Policy Branch of British Columbia announced that new requirements for energy and water efficiency have now been added to the BC Building Code, effective on September 5, 2008.
The new provisions are the first step in greening the Code and supporting the Province’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 33 percent below current levels by 2020. The provisions include energy efficiency requirements for single family houses, multi-family residential, multi-rise multifamily residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
The new requirements will apply to both new construction and renovations in BC. They will apply to building permit applications submitted on or after September 5, 2008. For more information, please visit
http://www.housing.gov.bc.ca/building/green/ |
