Target Indicator: 5% reduction in water volume pumped (from 2016 levels) by 2026.
25Decrease water use through efficiency, monitoring, and leak reduction.
Progress
Work is proceeding
- Not started
- Initiated
- Development
- Implementation
- Operations
- Complete
Progress Update
Deployment of AMI system is 98% complete. 2021-22: irrigation pilot conducted in 46 test sites in municipal parks, resulting in annual savings of 39 million litres of water, $98,000 and 17 tonnes CO2e. 2023: irrigation pilot conducted in 7 sports fields, resulting in annual savings of 17 million litres of water, $65,000 and 8 tonnes CO2e compared to control sports fields. A spray pad efficiency project conducted at 2 spray pads, resulting in annual savings of 6 million litres of water, $24,000 and 3 tonnes CO2e.
Past Progress on this Action
Report: 1/1/2021 – 12/31/2021
2021 Climate Action Progress Report
Progress Update
Deployment of AMI system is 90% complete. Two-year evapotranspiration-based irrigation pilot concluded in city parks. Capital and operating funding approved. Implementation underway.
Summary and contacts
Timeline
1/1/2020 →
Sector
Action target audience
Lead Departments
Information updated 12/05/2024