Water Conservation in the RDKS
Fresh water is a valuable resource with a limited supply.
While our planet may be called the "Blue Planet," only 2.5% of the water on Earth is freshwater. Once the freshwater trapped in glaciers and ice caps is accounted for, only about 0.8% of the entire planet's water remains as useable freshwater.
Worrying about water conservation when living in a rainforest may sound odd, however, it is very important we do our best to conserve this resource.
View our Water Conservation Plan.
Did You Know?
Groundwater is a limited resource
The water we use in our homes and places of work comes from underground reservoirs. These reservoirs have a limited supply of water that takes time to replenish. If we empty them faster than they fill up, we will inevitably run out of water. This is why it is important to follow any posted water use restrictions.
We use the most water when we get the least rain
The majority of our region gets the lowest rainfall of the year over the summer months (June through August). This is also the time of year water usage increases dramatically, due to people watering gardens and lawns and filling up backyard pools. <Check out our brochure about water conservation at home!>
The effects of climate change
Global weather patterns have been changing, causing irregular jet-stream behaviour and more extreme patterns of droughts and storms. Changes to our climate and rainfall patterns need to be considered when managing our water resources.