The Calgary Drop-In & Rehab Centre has space for 1,028 individuals at their main shelter in the city's core.
Since a major feeder main ruptured in northwest Calgary last week, triggering calls for Calgarians to use as little water as possible, homeless shelters and hotels in the city have been stepping up to conserve as well.The Calgary Drop-In & Rehab Centre has put out a call for support as it switches to bottled water and disposable plates in efforts to conserve water.
Patrick Newman is the manager of the Calgary Drop-In Centre's free goods program. He estimates the shelter is saving thousands of litres of water per meal by making changes. It's a similar situation at Alpha House, where more than 200 people walk through the shelter's doors each day. "It hasn't been the most cost-effective response for us. We know that we need to be part of the solution, but we've had to purchase more flats of water, and purchasing disposable plates and cutlery is definitely not a cost-effective solution."
"Just about every hotel in the city has a communication to their guests on tips to conserve water, and some hotels are doing far more than simply talking to their guests," said Zia.Other hotels have closed hot tubs and steam rooms, and turned down pool temperatures to reduce water evaporation, he said. Some have switched to compostable plates temporarily, and others are skipping tablecloths at banquets.
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