Meter calibration and replacement programs ensure that mechanical meters which measure flow are operating accurately and that there is no lost revenue or overbilling. Back to efficiency measures Residential Programs In Toronto, about 52 percent of municipal water is used in the home. Toilet retrofit devices reduce the amount of water flushed from the toilet tank. These devices are often distributed to householders in water efficiency kits. Toilet replacement programs are designed to accelerate fixture replacement.
Some municipalities provide incentives to encourage purchase of such equipment.
Outdoor Water Use Landscape water audits highlight opportunities to improve water efficiency without changing the landscape design. By also using proper lawn watering techniques , outdoor water use can be greatly reduced. Xeriscaping goes one step further to propose landscape changes which reduce the need for irrigation while retaining the same benefits associated with urban landscapes. Rain water re-use involves the disconnection of rainwater downspouts from the municipal sewer system and diversion of the rain water to a rain barrel, a cistern, or directly to the landscape. Generic Measures Water audits are used to identify potential water saving measures.