Water Kits & Rain Barrels

What are the benefits?

Making simple changes around your house can significantly lower your water usage.  65% of indoor water usage occurs in the bathroom, and outdoor water use can double during summer months. These kits can save thousands of litres per year as well as foster a conscious effort to conserve water in and around the household.

Water Wise Kits

Indoor Kit contents

Cost: $6.00 plus tax

• 1 low-flow shower head: uses less than 8 L/min (regular shower heads use up to 18.9 L/min).
• 1 swivel kitchen faucet aerator: mixes air into the water stream while maintaining a steady water pressure. Uses less than 6 L/min of water, almost 50% less than some faucets without aerators.
• 1 bathroom sink faucet aerator: uses less than 6 L/min of water, almost 50% less than some faucets without aerators.  
• 2 leak detection dye tablets: an easy solution to test for water leaks from the tank to the bowl.
• 1 toilet tank bag: displaces water in your tank resulting in a savings of 3.2 L/flush.
• 1 roll of teflon tape: to install the showerhead and aerators, and prevents leakage from connections.

 

Outdoor Kit contents

Cost: $8.00 plus tax

• 1 Melnor mechanical hose timer: "egg timer" design shuts water off when you have reached a maximum of 60 minutes.
• 1 Melnor 7-pattern hand nozzle: spray head, patterns for all your watering needs.
• 1 sprinkler/rain gauge: to monitor the amount of water lawns receive from sprinklers and rainfall.
• 12 hose washers: general purpose washers that prevents leakage at connection points.

 

Combination Kit

Cost: $12.00 plus tax

•  Includes the full contents of both the Indoor and Outdoor Kit

 

NEW! Electronic Water Timer

Cost: $30.00 plus tax

• 6 watering cycles
• Simplified programming with large easy-to-read digital display
• Works with low pressure drip and soaker hoses
• On/Off to use like a faucet

 

Purchase Water Wise Kits and Electronic Water Timers at:

*Proof of Coquitlam residency is required

City Hall - Financial Services
Monday to Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

or

Coquitlam Animal Shelter - 500 Mariner Way
Available on Fridays only - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

or

Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex - 633 Poirier Street
Available May 15 to September 30
Monday to Sunday - 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

 

Rain Barrels

Start capturing and reusing your rainwater today!

A rain barrel is used to collect and store rainwater for reuse on your garden, lawn or hanging basket. Rain barrels offer an efficient way to conserve water.

Cost: $72.00 each, plus tax (half the price of regular retail)

• Collects treatment-free rainwater - ideal for watering plants, gardens and lawns
• 55 gallon (208 L) capacity
• Unique shape and neutral colour blends into any gardenscape
• Made of up to 50% recycled materials
• Incorporated mosquito mesh keep out bugs and leaf debris
• Easily accommodates existing downspouts
• Overflow capability, can be linked to another rain barrel
• Animal and child-proof
• Accessories included

Purchase Rain Barrels at:

*Limit is two per household with proof of Coquitlam residency. 

City Hall - Revenue Services
Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
or

Coquitlam Animal Shelter - 500 Mariner Way
Available only on Fridays - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Pickup:

At the time of purchase, residents receive a receipt that they must present when picking up their Rain Barrel.  Rain Barrels can be picked up on Fridays at the Coquitlam Service Centre (500 Mariner Way) between 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.