Green Venture and the City of Hamilton are partnered in an initiative called the Wise Water Use program. Established in October 2000, the goal of this program is to help residents use water wisely in order to preserve one of our most precious natural resources — water.

Thank you to the City of Hamilton for generous contribution to the Wise Water Use program!

Why Use Water Wisely?

Using water wisely can help reduce your water and energy bills while helping to preserve our local water resources and help prevent many forms of pollution.

Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Much of the cost to treat drinking water is through the use of electricity. A percentage of our electricity is generated from coal, which is a significant source of air pollution and CO2 emissions. This means that every time you flush the toilet or take a shower, you are contributing to climate change. Treating sewage also requires large amounts of energy so reducing the wastewater you create can also decrease greenhouse gas emissions.

Reduced Run-off Pollution
Capturing rainfall, diverting downspouts, and using water wisely outdoors can help reduce pollution caused by run-off. Capturing rain and using it instead of treated water on lawns and gardens also reduces the need for energy-consuming treated water.

Deferred Infrastructure Costs
Reducing our water use as a community can help defer millions of dollars worth of operating and maintenance costs associated with upgrading the water and wastewater treatment plants.

Reduced Pollution Discharged into Hamilton Harbour
Nutrients are a pollution concern in Hamilton Harbour that cause excessive algae growth. Sewage treatment plants represent a considerable source of nutrient loading to the harbour. Reducing the amount of wastewater through Wise Water Use can help decrease the amount of sewage that is required to be treated.

The choices we make in our everyday lives can have positive or negative effects on water quality and the environment. Use this website and Hamilton: A Guide to Wise Water Use to make the right choices.