Free water-saving kits help Sidney and North Saanich residents save money
SIDNEY – The average B.C. household uses nearly $250 worth of electricity every year to keep the hot water flowing. This month, BC Hydro is offering Sidney and North Saanich residents free water-saving kits that will help them save on electricity costs and reduce the amount of wasted water.
The water-saving kits include a kitchen aerator, a bathroom aerator and a low-flow showerhead.
Switching to efficient aerators and showerheads can help reduce the amount of water used without reducing water pressure. In many cases, showers can be the largest single contributor to overall hot water use in a home, accounting for 15 per cent of total household energy use.
A high-efficiency aerator on a kitchen sink can save $28 a year in hot water costs.
To receive a free water-saving kit, Sidney and North Saanich residents can visit BC Hydro representatives at several events this July and also drop off old aerators and showerheads for free recycling at the locations and times below:
| Date | Time | Location |
| July 15 | 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Save On Foods, 2345 Beacon Ave. W., Sidney |
| July 16 | 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Sidney Street Market, Beacon Ave., Sidney |
| July 22 | 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Thrifty Foods, 9810 7 Street, Sidney |
| July 23 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Home Hardware, 2356 Beacon Ave., Sidney |
For more information, media can contact:
BC Hydro Media Relations
p. 604 928 6468