Canada Colors & Chemicals Limited’s water efficiency upgrades earned them the Region’s Water Efficiency Excellence Award

Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo has recognized Canada Colors & Chemicals Limited as a local leader in water efficiency by honouring them with the 2022 Water Efficiency Excellence Award. The award was presented at the October 25 Regional Council meeting.  

“Canada Colors & Chemicals has been exemplary in their water-conserving efforts,” said Regional Chair Karen Redman. “As we grow, we need businesses like this to continue to set the benchmark for what water-saving projects can achieve within the Region of Waterloo.”

The award is in recognition of the company’s work with the Region’s WET (Water Efficient Technology) Program to complete major water efficiency upgrades in 2021, including the installation of a condensing steam turbine generator to enhance water re-use capabilities. This project reduced water use by 53,000 cubic metres per year, which is enough water to supply 225 homes for a year.

“Congratulations to Canada Colors & Chemicals Limited on the Water Efficiency Excellence Award,” said Township of Woolwich Mayor Sandy Shantz. “As the first award recipient from Woolwich Township, thank you for modelling effective water conservation.”

The Region’s WET Program provides resources and funding to help local organizations reduce water use. Water conservation helps provide safe, clean drinking water to our growing population.

To learn more about the Region’s water efficiency programs, see www.regionofwaterloo.ca/conservation.

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