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We can all help save water

Empowering our customers to make meaningful changes to how you use water in your day-to-day routines.

Water Saving Week is an annual event hosted by Waterwise(opens in a new tab), sharing the importance of saving water, not just this week but for the future. Between 13 – 17 May, the focus is on you – the individual.

Climate change is here and with changing weather patterns, including warmer summers and drier winters, water is becoming increasingly more vulnerable. As well as the changes in our climate, more water is being used around the home, in our gardens and in our everyday lives, putting more pressure on the environment, and the rivers and reservoirs where we take our water from.

There are 66 million of us in the UK, and if we can all incorporate just a few small water-saving habits into our daily routines, it will make a big difference in protecting our water supply and the environment, for future generations.

It’s just one turn of the tap, taking shorter showers or one less car wash. Every drop counts, and working together can make a really big difference. The more water we can save, the less water we need to take from our rivers and reservoirs. Keeping the water in the natural environment and supporting the wildlife.

Be a part of the change, let's create new habits and help each other use water wisely, for now and for the future.

Male filling a silver kettle with water from the kitchen tap

Monday: One small change

By incorporating small water-saving habits into our daily routines, we can collectively make a big impact on water conservation. Not just this week, but all year round.

Using less water can also mean using less energy too, saving you money on your water and energy bill all year round.

Save water and energy
Woman loading the washing machine full load

Tuesday: Going for the full load

How we use water has changed so much over the years. With advanced every day appliances for washing and cleaning, more water is being used for household tasks than

Making a simple switch by going the full load and switching to a 30-degrees or ECO cycle if your machine has one, will really make a difference.

FREE water saving devices
LeakyLoo strip in toilet pan

Wednesday: Sneaky leaky loo

Leaky loos are one of the most common water wasters at home, wasting up to 400 litres of water a day!

Think you may have a sneaky leaky loo, or is your water bill higher than expected? Order your FREE LeakyLoo™ strips here.

Sneaky Leaky Loo
cooled cooking water being poured onto plants from a pan
Thursday: Pots and pans

Thousands of litres of water are wasted every single day in the kitchen, from cooking and cleaning, to washing up.

After cooking your vegetables, rice or pasta, let's use that leftover cooking water wisely. The water holds lots of nutrients, and acts as a great fertilizer for plants.

Save water in the garden
Mum and daughter brushing their teeth
Friday: Splish splash

Making small changes like turning the tap off when you brush your teeth, washing your hands or shaving, will make a big difference to saving water.

If we can all make small changes to our bathroom habits, it will make a BIG difference in protecting our water supply and the environment.

Why save water?
filling green water but near dog
We can all help save water

The more water we can save, the less water we need to take from our rivers and reservoirs. Keeping the water in the natural environment and supporting the wildlife.

Be a part of the change, let's create new habits and help each other use water wisely, for now and for the future.

There are lots of ways you can help by making just a few simple swaps...

Water saving tips

About Waterwise

Waterwise are a not-for-profit, non-government organisation who are also the leading authority on water efficiency in the UK. Their main focus is to reduce water consumption, and their goal is to promote the importance of water efficiency for the environment and future generations.

You can read more about Waterwise by visiting their website:

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