Water and wastewater webinars

3 ways to use water efficiently in our homes 
Tuesday October 17, 2023 at 7 p.m.

During this free virtual webinar, we will cover:

• How to track your water use on your municipal water bill
• Simple behaviour changes that will cut down on your water use
• Common areas of leaks and inefficiencies in your home
• Water softeners and their importance in your home
• Region of Waterloo programs to help reduce your water use, including the free WET Home Water Review program

We'll be chatting with water conservation experts who've helped hundreds of residents in Waterloo Region improve their home's water efficiency. All attendees will have a chance to enter a draw to win a free rain barrel.

Register to attend this free webinar.

Top ways for multi-res to save on water costs

Thursday November 9, 2023 at 12 p.m.

If you want to reduce operating costs for your building, one of the easier ways to do it is to stop wasteful water consumption. In this Lunch and Learn you will learn about some of the common ways water is wasted in multi-residential buildings and what you can do to address it, as well as some rebates available to help reduce costs further.

Learn about:

• Upgrading inefficient toilets and fixtures and the impact to your water bill(s)
• The benefits of water audits - Detect and fix leaks
• Sub-metering units to encourage water conservation
• How to enroll in Region of Waterloo programs to help your building save water and money

BONUS: Webinar attendees can enter in a draw to win one of three free water audits for their multi-residential building of choice.

Who should attend:

• Property Managers
• Building Owners
• Building Superintendents
• Facility and maintenance staff
• Consultants and vendors looking for information about the Region’s water efficiency programs

Register to attend this free webinar

• Top five ways to save on watering costs this summer. Learn what can contribute to higher water bills in the summer and tips to help. Length: 1:09:30
• Why am I using so much water? What are the big three water wasters and how to lower your water bill. Length: 1:03:19
• Naturescaping Expert Talk Series. Water-wise gardening topics.
• Smart Water Softeners. Answers to your water softener questions. Length: 1:01:53

Whether you clear the snow or hire a service, you are ultimately responsible for dealing with it for the safety of others. Keeping your property clear of snow and ice and managing risks from winter slips and falls can be overwhelming. Take a virtual walk with us to look for problem areas on different properties. Learn how to identify areas where ice might form and proactive steps you can take now to manage those slip and fall hazards this winter. We will also share practical tips and resources for your winter maintenance plan.

Register to attend this free webinar

If you want to reduce operating costs for your building, one of the easier ways to do it is to stop wasteful water consumption. In this Lunch and Learn you will learn about some of the common ways water is wasted in multi-residential buildings and what you can do to address it, as well as some rebates available to help reduce costs further.

Learn about:

• Upgrading inefficient toilets and fixtures and the impact to your water bill(s)
• The benefits of water audits - Detect and fix leaks
• Sub-metering units to encourage water conservation
• How to enroll in Region of Waterloo programs to help your building save water and money

BONUS: Webinar attendees can enter in a draw to win one of three free water audits for their multi-residential building of choice.

Who should attend:

• Property Managers
• Building Owners
• Building Superintendents
• Facility and maintenance staff
• Consultants and vendors looking for information about the Region’s water efficiency programs