In 2013, we completed our first water audit.
Results indicated that the annual average single family residential water use in Nanaimo is 251 litres per person per day compared to the British Columbia average of 353 litres per person per day.
Winter indoor water use identified an average of 198 litres per person per day.
Residents interested in learning more about Nanaimo's water consumption and demands can view the presentation from the April 22, 2013 council meeting, or read the water audit final report.
In 2018, we completed our second water audit.
We wished to see if improvements in the City's water supply and distribution system and a new Water Conservation Strategy over the previous five years had impacted businesses and residents water use.
Results were very encouraging as the total water volume used dropped as did water losses. Also the annual average single family residential water use in Nanaimo fell to 222 litres per person per day.
Following additional water conservation measures by Nanaimo citizens, the 2022 single family residential water use reduced further to 216 litres per person per day.