With the recent water conservation order in place, the Municipality of the District of St. Mary's would like to share some tips and tricks on how Sherbrooke Water utility Customers can conserve water.

  • Only flush when necessary. If its yellow, let it mellow
  • Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth
  • Do not use hot water to thaw frozen foods, take food out in advance
  • Do not run the tap to get cold water, keep a pitcher in the fridge
  • Take shorter showers
  • Collect shower/bath water while waiting for it to get to temperature
  • Ensure the dishwater has a full load before you turn it on
  • Install a water-saving shower head, can save 30 litres every 10 minutes

The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s appreciates the continued efforts of our residents to conserve water during the mandatory water Conservation Measures. Your creativity and commitment to conservation are making a real difference. We would like to share some grey water tips that will clarify what’s allowed and how to make the most of your conservation efforts.
Grey water is allowed and a great alternative for garden use, as long as it does not come from sources containing harmful chemicals (i.e. laundry with bleach, dishwashing with harsh detergents). The current Mandatory Water Conservation Measures prohibit the use of potable (tap) water for lawns, pools, and car washing.
Grey Water refers to gently used household wastewater that comes from sources excluding toilets. It is water that may contain soap residue, food particles, and minor contaminants, but does not contain harmful sewage or toilet water (human waste).

Grey Water Includes: bath water, shower water, water from bathroom sinks, laundry water (only if biodegradable, non-toxic detergent is used), water from kitchen sinks (with minimal food scraps and grease), air conditioning/heat pump collection drips.

Grey Water Does NOT Include: toilet water (contains human waste), water from dishwashers (due to grease, food particles and strong detergents), laundry water with bleach or harsh chemical detergents, water containing chemicals, fats, oils, or grease.