“Millions of cubic meters of water used by tar sands companies in 2011 from the Athabasca River alone: 370” (Source: Yale Environment 360, August 2013)

“Millions of cubic meters of water used in Toronto in 2011: 388

“Amount paid by tar sands companies for water in 2012: $0

“Average amount paid by the typical Toronto household for water each year: $674” (Source: City of Toronto, September 2012)

Marilyn McCord

Vallecito