Water –Our scarce Resource CPAA Conference April Peter Lehner Director CPAA
Look from Space
My Goal The begin a conversation while we still have a choice. Get YOU thinking about WATER
How much do we really have?
Shocking?
Begin to realize the scarcity of the resource Bags of mostly water
Value of Water Water contributed between 7 to 23 Billions worth of Value to the economy in Canada in 2008 Our cost for that was ZERO
Stats for private consumption in Canada On average 200 to 400 liter per person per day
How can we save Water efficient toilets Efficient showers Efficient faucets Washing Machines Fix leaks Become aware- meter the Water And finally GRAYWATER
Gray-Water What is it How does it work Why should I bother Items to look out for
Gray water is ? Gray water is wastewater from your washing machine, bathroom sink, bathtub, and shower. Kitchen sink and dishwasher water is not to be considered Grey water Water from your toilet is Blackwater
How does it work? Residential Systems discharge the bathwater into an approved system- then use the graywater to flush the toilet
Why should YOU bother? It is the LARGEST potential source of water savings for your residence Make a powerful contribution towards using this precious resource and not wasting it
Items to look out for! Your system has to have a way to discharge into a sewer system in case of plugging or other problems It has to be separated from Water for Human Consumption It has to meet local building and/ or plumbing codes
The WORLD is acting For Example: United States of America Australia European Union
USA More then 20 States recognize the NEED and have passed Graywater Laws or they are in the process of doing so They could be used as templates for local legislation
Australia now Though initially driven by the constraints of drought, some of the graywater schemes will help meet water supply needs well into the future.
European Union They are well on their way to create a Common Gray-Water Policy
Where is Canada Where is Alberta How can you get involved Municipal Level Provincial Level Federal Jurisdiction?
Domestic Successes Use and adopt proven strategies Control Cost Make a real impact on consumption Maintain our quality of life
Living Machines
Jorg Ostrowski Architect with 34 years experience Focussed on Environmental Design Passion for Environmental Protection Walk the Talk
Quayside Village Vancouver BC
Details 20 residential Units Showcase Adapt and apply CMHC Toronto Healthy House Technology in Multi-Unit residential development
Technology-Cost-Savings Use Gray-Water from all sources Use for flushing only Capital Cost for the Equipment was $ and 100 $ per month Water demand reduction of 40% Waste water flow reduction of 40%
Graywater I invite you to review the facts and figures All material and documentation will be on the CPAA.Biz website Lets begin a conversation