With both drought and extreme rainfall affecting the UK in recent years, and the threat of continued weather extremes, effective water management can help your business adapt to the impact of climate change.
Understanding this situation as an opportunity to innovate and invest in new approaches can help your business run a leaner, more competitive operation that is well equipped for future challenges.
| No. |
Description |
| 1 |
Calculate your water use. Consider installing an Intelligent Metering system. |
| 2 |
Turn off taps fully – a simple, no cost measure, which could save between £250 and £700 per year. |
| 3 |
Fit a water displacement device in toilet cisterns or replace with dual-flush toilets. |
| 4 |
Consider installing grey water recycling / rainwater harvesting. |
| 5 |
Fit an automatic flush controller on urinal systems. |
| 6 |
Regularly check your pipes for leaks – remember you are obliged by law to prevent unnecessary waste of water. |
| 7 |
Reduce the amount of water used for cleaning by wiping up spillages rather than swilling them. |
| 8 |
Make sure your manufacturing process doesn’t use more water than necessary – a slight reduction in pressure or flow could net savings. |
| 9 |
Consider locating your own water supply – use water from a borehole near your site and reduce your supply costs. |
| 10 |
Raise awareness among staff and customers of water conservation. |
