Water in numbers:
- in the UK, the average person uses 150 litres of water a day
- a shower can use around 49 litres of water a day, and
- brushing your teeth with the tap on can waste 6 litres a minute.
Wasting water is like pouring your money down the drain.
If you think not having a meter means you can use as much as you like, think again.
Clean water is not unlimited. We all need to think about how we use water, and what we can do to cut down our usage.
Read our useful tips to find out how you can save water.
Save water in the home
Everyday essentials like the washing up can waste water and money, if you're not using these tips
How can you save?
Save water outside
Keeping your garden in good shape doesn't mean you need to use lots of water
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The Ripple Effect
The Ripple Effect encourages everyone to learn more about water and make small changes to protect our water supply
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When every penny counts
You're not alone. If you're struggling to pay your bill, we want to help
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When you need support
Take away the worry, with our Priority Services and financial support schemes
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Because quality matters
Water quality is checked at every stage on its journey to your taps
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Summer water saving tips
In the hottest months of the year, Essex & Suffolk Water is encouraging our customers to use water wisely.