Calgary’s TELUS Spark uses science to conserve water

TELUS Spark Science Centre is conserving water in its own unique ways as the Bearspaw South feeder main work continues.

“Science is at the heart of how we operate, and that includes how we care for our environment,” said Guy Labine, TELUS Spark Science Centre, chief executive officer, in a Monday news release.

“We’re proud to support the city’s call to conserve water, and to demonstrate how innovation and thoughtful design can make a real difference.”

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TELUS Spark is a LEED Gold-certified facility, meaning it is excelling when it comes to sustainable design and operation.

“Every drop counts and small actions across our community will have a big impact,” said Labine.

By collecting rain and snowfall from the roof, filtering it and reusing in its flush toilets and urinals, TELUS Spark reduces its reliance on city water by approximately 60 per cent.

Stormwater is also captured and redirected from TELUS Spark parking lots to a retention pond.

From there, it’s used to irrigate 12 acres of nearby landscape, eliminating the need for outdoor municipal water use.

“We appreciate organizations like TELUS Spark for leading by example and helping to raise awareness about how we can all contribute to reducing water use while critical repairs are underway,” said Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas.