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Water efficiency

Saving water in the workplace reduces bills, but it also has many other benefits, such as:
  • Help your business to comply with current and future environmental legislation
  • Reducing your carbon footprint
  • Improving your company’s environmental performance
  • Generating positive PR

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Water fittings

Water fittings in businesses often experience more frequent use than in domestic dwellings, which means that payback times following investment can be excellent.

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Bigger businesses

For larger water users there may be more opportunities to make water savings including: • Industry sector benchmarking • Data logging • Grey water recycling and rainwater harvesting • Waste and effluent minimisation • Water balance audits. Our Total Water Solutions team provide commercial solutions to help you save water and money. You could also contact your retailer, or other third-party providers of water efficiency advice, to discuss what services they offer.

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Further water efficiency information

Please find below some links to external organisations that have information that you may find useful to save water. You may also wish to contact your water retailer to see if they have any schemes or initiatives that may be of use to your company.

Waterwise

Waterwise is an independent, not-for-profit UK NGO focused on reducing water consumption in the UK.

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WRAP

Working with businesses, governments, and communities to deliver solutions to improve resource efficiency.

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BREEAM

The world’s leading sustainability assessment method for planning projects, infrastructure and buildings.

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energy saving trust

Providing advice and support to promote the transition to a smart, decarbonised energy system.

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Report a leak

Spotted a leak in the street? Check it's been reported on our Community Portal leak map!

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Beat the freeze

Pipework within your business boundary is your responsibility, so it is worth protecting it to avoid the hassle or cost of burst.

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