NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF GUELPH
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The City of Guelph is celebrating great drinking water with a series of engaging events in March. From games at Guelph Public Libraries to entertainment and interactive displays at the annual H2O Go Festival, there’s lots to discover and good fun to be had by people of all ages.
“In Guelph, we’re fortunate to have such a high-quality supply of drinking water coming from deep underground,” says Steve Yessie, Water Conservation Program Coordinator at the City. “But groundwater takes time to replenish and we all need to use it responsibly. This is why we continue to promote and celebrate wise water use in Guelph.”
The City’s water efficiency strategy helps the Guelph community use less water. Since 2006, water conservation efforts by Guelph residents and businesses, and the City itself, have resulted in over $40 million in savings from water infrastructure projects the City has not yet needed to build and operate to provide new water supply.
“Our community has shown amazing commitment to using water responsibly. The number of residents and businesses that participate in our water-saving programs—like Healthy Landscapes and Blue Built Homes—grows every year,” noted Yessie. “Guelph is proud of its tap water. What better way to celebrate our drinking water than by coming together to learn more about it and sharing our experiences?”
Come out for all the fun March 11-23
Wacky Water Week, March 11-15 (March Break)
- Play hands-on games and learn simple ways to save water at home at the Guelph Public Libraries:
- March 11: Main Branch from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
- March 12: East Side Branch from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Scottsdale Branch from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
- March 13: Westminster Branch from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- March 14: Civic Museum from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Bullfrog Branch from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
- March 15: West End Branch from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
H2O Go Festival and eMERGE Ecomarket
March 23: Old Quebec Street Mall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Fun for all ages with games, the latest in water and energy conservation, and the eMERGE Ecomarket.
For more information about any of these events, visit guelph.ca/events.
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