Located on the shores of the Odenabe River and home to the Trent Water Quality Centre, water is naturally part of the consciousness of the Trent community. It is no wonder our efforts to reduce the use of potable water in our everyday practices have been so successful. There are significant opportunities for water conservation in both the efficiency of our facilities and the habits we form around water use.
Since 2007, we have replaced most of our aging water fixtures on campus with high efficiency options. This project was combined with a campaign in residence to remind and inspire students to develop conservation habits. Together, we have reduced water use at Trent by over 40%!
Savings over the life of this project are estimated to be about:
- 980,000m3 of water
- $470,000 in water cost savings,
- $630,000 in avoided natural gas costs and
- 3,250t GHG reduction (CO2e)
Water conservation has transitioned into a maintenance program. While we need to support the ongoing success, we have reached a reduction that balances conservation and the need for water to flow through the plumbing for conveyance.