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Homeowner Water Guides

Homeowner Water Guide

Discover a library of information about The City of Calgary's water services, where our drinking water comes from, and what hands-on programs, tips and tools we offer for creating a water-efficient home and yard.

Spring Checklist

NEW – See our Spring Checklist! Includes simple steps to protect your home from leaks and prepare your yard for summer.

Water Leaks & Basic Repairs

Checking for and repairing leaks is key to saving water and money.

Toilet Leaks and Repairs

Replacing older, high flow toilets, and checking for and repairing leaks are an important part of reducing your household’s water use.

Faucet Leaks and Repairs

The water lost from a leaking faucet can add up over time. The sooner you make a repair the better.

Watering 101 - Mature Landscaping

Knowing when and how much to water can keep your mature yard beautiful for years to come.

Watering 101 - New Landscaping

Considering the watering needs of plants is key to having a beautiful, drought tolerant space for years to come.

Efficient Irrigation Systems

Maintaining your irrigation system will reduce overwatering, improve plant health, keeping your yard healthy and beautiful.

Lawn Care Guide

Save money on your water bills while maintaining a healthy lawn by following these lawn care tips.

Water Treatment

Our water treatment plants make sure Calgary has safe, high quality drinking water 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Wastewater Treatment

​The water flushed down toilets, drained from bathtubs or used for washing is treated and returned to our rivers.

Stormwater Management

Our stormwater system reduces the impact of flooding, pollution, erosion, and improves the quality of stormwater entering our waterways.

Calgary's Watershed

Calgary has two main sources of water, the Elbow River and the Bow River.

YardSmart

Enjoy a beautiful, productive yard that's easy to maintain and suited to Calgary's unique climate.

Capturing Rainwater

Rain barrels collect rainwater and provide a free source of soft, warm water for your yard.

Water Service Lines

A water pipe, also known as a water service line, is the way drinking water is delivered to Calgary homes.

How to Read Your Water Bill

Your bill is a great tool to help you reduce water consumption, address leaks in your home and save money.
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