Precious
resource
Water is an extremely precious resource
that we all take for granted. The truth is, we all need to do more
to conserve it.
Despite the UK's "rainy" reputation, we
don't have limitless supplies - in fact, many parts are
classed as water stressed. This means there is a risk of not being
able to meet the demand for
water.
UK water companies are already preparing
for this. They are investing in their networks to reduce leaks and
improve their ability to move water around their regions so they
are less dependent on localised weather
conditions.
They are also identifying new supply
sources like desalination, which takes water from a tidal river and
turns it into drinking water.
Reduce your
bills
The UK, on average, uses 150
litres per person per day. This is much more than many of our
European neighbours - Germany's average consumption is 127 litres
per day. We can easily reduce our consumption to around 130 litres
of water a day, without having to make any dramatic changes to our
lifestyle.
Water also requires electricity to treat it, pump to your homes,
schools and workplaces, where more energy is used to heat it. So by
using it wisely, you can reduce carbon and your utility
bills.
By starting to use water wisely now, we can help protect our future
supplies, the environment from which we take it, and reduce
the carbon associated with its production and
transportation.
Local water
companies
Local water companies are also playing
their part by reducing leakage, increasing the amount of renewable
energy they produce and encouraging employees and business
customers to use water wisely at home and work.
Click on your local water company below to find out how you can
start using water wisely: