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THE HERALD OUTLOOK Saturday August 18 1990 Page After air water is our most precious resource By BARBARA After air water is our next most precious resource Water is needed by all living things This is a very broud topic and so in this column I will only look at consumption The region has just instituted perma nent lawn water restrictions and so I think this is a timely topic Canadians use litres of water each day This is a stagger ing amount compared to the British whoTise each and the Swiss who use L each How is it that we are so wasteful Water has been plentiful and cheap in this country We take it for granted Areas with water meters use about half as much water as areas without meters so give Halton good marks there We could however do much better Examine your habits Do you leave the water running while you brush your teeth If you do try put ting the stopper in the sink while you do a thorough brushing See how much water is wasted while the toothbrush is in your mouth If you let the tap run to get the water hot or cold what is happen ing to that water Perhaps you could fill the can or a bucket for washing the car Using a bucket and sponge on the car is better than having the hose run the whole job Lawn watering when it is your day should not be dona in full sun as a great deal is lost through evaporation and you are paying for that Early morning is probably best The Green Consumer Guide tells us A tap leaking only one drop per second wastes more than of water per day or L per year The problem is often a worn out washer which costs less than 10 cents to replace Repair those taps You regular toilet uses about 20 of water per flush You can reduce this by placing a brick or a plastic container full of water the tank to occupy space Be sure it does not interfere with the mechanics of the flush There are toilets available now that use only 11 13 per flush Most plumbing stores can order these If you have questions about On tario s water resources or anything on the environment at tend the Environmental Forum organized by POWER The candidates for North wdl be at SacreCoeur Hall on Guelph Street Tuesda August 21 at p After each has presented environmental platform there will be time for your ques tions Who will best protect the en vironmenf Come and judge for yourself Note this event replaces POWER s monthly general meeting SAVE YOUR BODVi NORTH END NISSAN 610 Martin St MILTON WERE YOUR INSURANCE BROKERS WE UNDERSTAND PAUL CARMSTRONG BROKEN LTD MILL ST Ham Mb Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce -PRESENTS- Meet The Candidates Night For The Upcoming Provincial Elections ACTON GEORGETOWN Thursday Aug 23 Wednesday Aug 29 ACTON HIGH SCHOOL GEORGETOWN HIGH SCHOOL The lour candidates will give prepared speeches and also answer questions from the audience BE PREPARED GET THE ANSWERS BEFORE YOU VOTE FOB FURTHER INFORMATION I SHOPPING SPREE VALUE STORE Florida Super funshine fares AIR ONLY Deps Aug 27 Sep 30 ORLANDO CLEARWATER ST PETERSBURG TAMPA FT MYERS FT LAUDERDALE WEEKEND I 235 GUELPH STREET GohaeTB Travel Georgetown 8770103 ATTENTION 1990 BRIDES We have a BRIDAL PACKAGE that will help you feel and look BREATHTAKING or the whole day You started to prepare the moment you register for your complete Feminine Look 8734907 INTERNATIONAL 116 St Rear Entrance Georgetown OTfHTIUTSftWfU Emerald Isle Bedroom Gallery 130 St 8732753 BRIDAL SPOTLIGHT STUDIO A month for saving you money Custom Framing Selected 20 OFF Limited Edition Prints We here to help you frame your treasures I Ill SI l III I i EM Present This Ad and Receive DISCOUNT on the purchase your complete wedding party ON A BUDGET Why not chccK out our Mo MAIN ST GEORGETOWN WEDDING INVITATIONS i mutations from our A and contemporary St let I mutations from our A and contemporary jA correct thermo the elegance of wedding stationery Ask for see our accessories too ir Rift in is keepsake tin Id in the HERALD Iph St Georgetown 877 2201