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Town of Nanton Water Conservation Bylaw #1202 was created to
help regulate the use of water and encourage water conservation
strategies in drought conditions. Additional water use during
the summer months is estimated at about 50 %, most of which is
unnecessary. Curbing water use during the summer months will
help to alleviate the demand placed on the water system and
reduce the impact of drought on the water supply. By wasting
water, each of us is literally throwing away one of our most
precious resources.
Water Conservation Measures are always in effect for Nanton.
The different levels are defined in this Bylaw:
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Use your water meter to help determine leaks.
Record your meter reading in the late evening and again in
the early morning or before and after any long period where
there is no water use. If the meter dial has moved while
there is no water being used, there is a leak somewhere.
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Do you ever hear that annoying water trickle
when all the taps are turned off? If you are having trouble
locating the source a good place to start might be the
laundry room. Some older-style laundry tub taps have
tubing that connects to the floor drain. Water should only
trickle through the drain when the tap is turned on. A worn
washer can allow the water to continue to flow to the floor
drain and be the source of a leak.
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Toilets are famous for their hidden leaks,
they can waste hundreds of gallons of water a day,
undetected. A great way to test your toilet for leaks is to
use food coloring. Place some food coloring in your toilet’s
holding tank and wait for 15 to 30 minutes. If the food
coloring shows up in the bowl without flushing, you have a
leak.
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A good practice to get into the habit of is
to take a walk around your home to checking for leaks.
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Defective or older water softeners have been
known to malfunction, causing excessive water use. Set the
timer on your softener so you are aware of when it should be
running. If you hear it at other times it may be operating
unnecessarily and require maintenance.
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Conserving water doesn’t have to be difficult.
Using the 4R’s of water conservation will reduce the amount of
water your family is using.
REDUCE —
Look for ways to use less water by
becoming conscious of the amount you use and the amount you
need.
RETROFIT —
Replace running toilets and fixtures
with more water efficient models or retrofit your existing
appliance with water saving devices.
REPAIR —
FIX those leaks! Most leaks are
easily fixed by replacing a worn washer.
REUSE —
Rather than running a tap to rinse or clean vegetables, fruit
and dishes, try filling a basin or your sink to prevent unused
water from being wasted. Rain water runoff is an excellent
water source for your lawns, gardens and flowerbeds.
Information Source: Household Guide to Water Efficiency, CMHC,
2000
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The Town of Nanton receives its water from various sources,
depending upon drought conditions. Usually, the Town is amply
supplied with water from a spring, located in the foothills west
of Town. A well is also located out west, which is a source of
clean, clear water. A third source for the Town is Mosquito
Creek, which is fed from the Highwood River and Bow River. All
water is treated according to Alberta Environment and Health
Authority specifications to ensure the residents receive the
safest possible drinking water.
To view further information regarding Water Supply Outlook
Overview reports from Alberta Environment’s web site, visit
www.gov.ab.ca/env/water/ws/WaterSupply/Index.html.
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