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Dear Owners and Residents:
As part of our on-going efforts to maintain and improve our community, we will be sharing information and initiatives to not only reduce our costs, but also reduce our impact on our environment. Our most recent monthly water bill from the City of Toronto was for $11,835.36 (after discount) . Collectively, we can take small steps and have a positive impact on our finances and environment alike.
So, what can you do to help? Conservation is a shared responsibility and together we can have a positive impact. In upcoming months, the Corporation will be conducting a building wide (including the suites) plumbing inspection to identify any potential problems.
Information below is from the CIty of Toronto website
Bathroom
The bathroom accounts for roughly 50% of your indoor water use. Learn how to check for leaky toilets, tips to save water, and what not to flush or pour down your drains.How can you help?
Install Water Efficient Toilets & Fixtures: Save water and money by installing low- or dual-flush toilets (4.8 L or less), low-flow showerheads (under 7.6 L/min) and faucets (under 5.7 L/min) and faucet aerators.
Toilets Are Not for Trash: Items such as baby and other wipes (even those labelled flushable), dental floss, feminine hygiene products and cotton swabs belong in the wastebasket. Return medications to the pharmacy. Learn more about what not to flush or pour down your drains.
Turn Off the Tap: When washing, brushing your teeth or shaving, never let the tap run continuously. Fill a glass with water to rinse your mouth when brushing your teeth. Rinse your razor by filling the bottom of the sink with a few centimetres of water.
Fix Leaky Faucets & Toilets: To check for a toilet leak, place a few drops of food colouring or dye test tablets (available at home improvement stores) in the toilet tank. Do not flush; wait 10-15 minutes. If the bowl water changes colour, you have a leak. You can contact a licensed plumber to help fix any leaks that you can not fix yourself. You can track water use at MyWaterToronto.
Choose Non-toxic Cleaners: Protect your health and the environment by selecting environmentally-friendly cleaning products that are non-toxic and biodegradable
Kitchen
Don’t Leave the Water Running: Keep a jug of drinking water in the fridge to always have cold water on hand.
If washing dishes by hand, gather washed dishes on a rack and then rinse them with water or in a pan of clean water. If you have two sinks, partially fill one with soapy water and the other with rinse water. Defrost food in the fridge rather than under running water to save water and reduce foodborne illness risks.
Use the Dishwasher Wisely: Only run the dishwasher when it is full, and use the energy saver or shortest cycle. Pre-rinsing dishes is not necessary and uses up an extra 50L of water per dishwasher load.
Keep Cooking Fats, Oils and Grease Out of the Drain: Fat, oil and grease can stick to and block the inside of pipes, which can lead to sewer back-ups and flooding. Let the grease cool and harden, and scrape it into the Green Bin. Small amounts of liquid can go directly into the Green Bin as long as there is enough other material to absorb it.
Learn more about what not to flush or pour down the drains. Also check the WasteWizard for more tips on how to dispose of items properly.
Use a Faucet Aerator: Install a low flow aerator on your sink faucets to reduce your water use by up to 25%.
These are only a few tips that should help us keep our homes clean and green. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the management office.
Kind regards,
Kaveh (Kevin) Oskoui, BSc, RCM, PMP
CMRAO General Licence, Property Manager - Turnberry Court (MTCC805)
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