The Editor,
Re. “Metro water use on target after ban on sprinkling” (The Tri-City News, Aug. 7).
I am pleased that residents are getting it and not sprinkling lawns. But I believe there is more we can do to lower that 1.2 billion litre target on a more regular basis, regardless of whether it is cool and rainy or hot and dry.
I think it is important in future years to not only tighten up restrictions somewhat, but to educate the public regarding water conservation. If I learned anything this summer it was how much water is used sprinkling lawns for hours at a time and how much water actually goes down the drains in our homes that could be recycled.
It is evident that there are lots of ways to conserve water in our homes by reading about it and increasing our water conservation knowledge. Bins in kitchen sinks and showers can capture rinse water which can then go into the garden, eliminating the use of that spray hose.
Every little bit helps if we all do our part, even in a small way. With drier summers coming our way in the future, we all need to learn about and appreciate the value of our water in Vancouver. It is a precious commodity.
Devon Codesmith
Coquitlam
