How Your Business Can Use Less Water

25 Apr 2019

Water retailer South West Water Business has issued some tips for businesses to help them use less water as part of Water Saving Week 2019.

Organised by Waterwise, Water Saving Week runs from April 29 to May 3, and aims to encourage organisations and individuals to conserve water by making simple changes that will often help save money too.

Reducing consumption will also help firms to comply with environmental legislation and reduce their carbon footprint. In addition to cost-savings from lower bills, businesses investing in sustainable water usage may also be eligible for tax savings through the Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA).

With climate change and population growth increasing pressure on water resources in the UK, South Staffs Water Business wants to make it easier for businesses of all sizes to use less water. Here are six simple things that firms can do to reduce their water usage:

  1. Determine where your waste water is going and if it can be recycled in other areas of your business 
  3. Make sure appliances are energy efficient models so that they use less water 
  6. Check your meters at night or when no water is being used to monitor leakage 

South West Water Business Director Richard Stanbrook said: “We are experts in helping businesses to use less water so that they save money from their bills and improve their environmental credentials. We would encourage businesses of all sizes to look at their water consumption to see how they can use less of what is a precious resource.”
