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Low flow toilet rebate applications available beginning today
‘Make Wiser Water Choices’ – that’s the continuing message this summer as the City of Cranbrook kicks off its 2013 Water Conservation Public Education program today.
“We have had great response from our residents the past few years on this initiative,” says Chris Zettel, Corporate Communications Officer for the City of Cranbrook. “Finding ways in your home and garden to make better, smarter use of the water you use is the goal.”
Three significant objectives of the 2013 campaign include creating and maintaining public awareness of the importance of wise water use, raising the profile of Public Works by educating the public about what is done to provide each of us with clean, clear potable drinking water and reduce overall water consumption city- wide.
An article series is in the works around the city’s successful leak detection program which builds on the 2012 series on the spray irrigation property and the 2011 series on the city’s watershed. There will also be an information rich webpage on water conservation and some information booths set for the Cranbrook Farmer’s Market.
“We are not here to preach to you about how to use your water,” says Zettel. “We simply want people to step back and ask themselves – ‘Am I getting the most out of the water I am using?’ and offer some tips and advice to hopefully help you do more with less.”
Along with today’s launch of the Water Conservation education campaign, the 2013 Low Flow Toilet Rebate Program is available with application ready for pick up at City Hall or for download from the city’s website.
The City of Cranbrook signed on to the CBT Water Smart Charter in March 2010, which commits the city to help reach a basin-wide water reduction goal of 20 percent by 2015. To date, the city has collectively reduced its overall water consumption by 11 percent.
“Thanks to a combination of wise water use by our residents and businesses, along with the active leak detection program underway by our Public Works department, we are well within reach of that basin-wide target,” Zettel notes, adding “I really want to thank everyone for helping us reach this mark. We really appreciate the effort everyone is making.”
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