Water Consumption: Commercial and Institutional Water Consumption, 1999

Commercial consumers are businesses, and institutional users such as government agencies, schools, and hospitals. Apartment buildings are also included in this section since these are normally operated by businesses. Next to residential uses, commercial and institutional consumption makes up the largest part of municipal water use. On per capita basis, consumption rates are highest in Prince Edward Island and in New Brunswick, and lowest in Manitoba.

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Last Updated	April 17, 2026, 21:47 (UTC)
Created	April 17, 2026, 21:47 (UTC)
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