“SAVE A DROP. SAVE A LOT.”

Did you know turning off the tap when you brush your teeth can save seven to 12 litres of water a minute and installing a low-flow showerhead can save as much as 10 litres of water a minute?

To celebrate World Water Day 2009 on Sunday, March 22, SaskWater encourages people and communities across Saskatchewan to start incorporating simple and easy water conservation practices into their everyday routines.

World Water Day is an international day of observance which grew out of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro. In 1993, the United Nations designated March 22 as the first World Water Day. World Water Day events and celebrations are intended to focus on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.

As Saskatchewan's commercial Crown water utility, SaskWater believes that without safe, reliable water services, our communities and businesses - like most vibrant, living things - cannot survive.

"We remain steadfast in our commitment to help communities understand the true value of water in order to ensure a reliable supply now and in the future," SaskWater president Stuart Kramer said. "World Water Day is the perfect opportunity to bring attention to the importance of water conservation in Saskatchewan and all over the world."

SaskWater's "Save a drop. Save a lot." campaign is aimed toward educating people on what they can incorporate into their everyday routines both inside and outside their homes to do their part and save water. Water is essential to life and conserving and preserving out water sources is everyone's responsibility. For more water conservation information and tips, please visit www.saskwater.com/conservation.

It is never too late to learn to conserve.

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For more information, contact:

Gayle Zimmerman
SaskWater
Moose Jaw
Phone: 306-694-3729
Email: gayle.zimmerman@saskwater.com
Cell: 306-631-4930