City Urges Residents to Reduce Water Intake
/Residents are asked to reduce their water use due to the high volume of rainwater runoff entering the City of Peterborough Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.
Due to recent weather conditions stemming from last weekend’s ice storm, the wastewater treatment system is experiencing increased wet weather water volume. This increase in water flow is due to recent heavy rain and ongoing ice melt in the region, with more rain forecasted for this weekend.
Weather conservation helps alleviate the pressure on the sewage pumping stations and treatment plant according to the City.
Residents can help conserve water by:
Turning off taps: Don’t leave water running while brushing teeth or washing dishes.
Shorten showers: Aim for shortened showers instead of baths, and shower in the evening if possible.
Delay unnecessary laundry: Wait to run washing machines until there is a full load and wash clothes later in the evening.
Fix leaks: Even small drips can waste significant amounts of water.
Reuse water wherever possible.
