Water efficient (low water use) fixtures are designed to conserve water while maintaining the same level of performance as older fixtures.

Faucets, showerheads and toilets are just a few examples of fixtures available in low water use models.

All new homes and commercial construction, including renovations that require a plumbing permit, must install low water use fixtures per the Water Utility Bylaw.

Look for WaterSense labelled toilets, faucets and showerheads ​when upgrading fixtures. All WaterSense products are independently, third-party certified to meet standard for water efficiency as well as performance.

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Low water fixture bylaw requirements
Fixture Bylaw requirement
Fixture:

Toilets (bowl and tank)

Bylaw requirement:

No greater than 4.8 litres per flush

Fixture:

Urinals

Bylaw requirement:

No greater than 1.9 litres per flush

Fixture:

Faucets (kitchen & bath)

Bylaw requirement:

Flow no greater than 5.7 litres per minute

Fixture:

Showerheads

Bylaw requirement:

Flow no greater than 7.6 litres per minute

Fixture:

Public restroom faucets

Bylaw requirement:

Flow no greater than 1.9 litres per minute

Fixture:

Cooling Systems

Bylaw requirement:

Once through cooling systems are no longer allowed