Save water
Despite the UK's rainy climate, a water shortage looms for England by 2040 due to climate change and population growth. Businesses have a chance to be sustainability leaders and cut water costs by 30% through a three-step plan that includes measuring usage, implementing water-saving practices, and maintaining efficient systems.
The UK may be known for its rainy days, but a recent report, the Great British Rain Paradox, revealed a surprising truth: England is facing a potential water shortage by 2040. Climate change and population growth are putting a significant strain on water resources, making efficient water use more critical than ever.
This presents a unique opportunity for businesses. By implementing water-saving practices, you can become a leader in sustainability while reducing your water costs by up to 30%. This isn't just good for the environment, it's good for your bottom line.
Three simple steps
Do you want to save money, reduce waste, help the environment and lower your carbon footprint? Follow this simple 3-step process:
Your leaky loo, tap and shower could be costing you – here is how we can help
A dripping tap might not sound like a big deal, however did you know that a leaky loo can actually waste up to 400 litres of water every day! That’s the equivalent of 700 pints of water, or five full bathtubs. This means you could be wasting money on drinking water that you’re not actually using.
That is why here at Severn Trent we want to help, all you need to do is follow this link and upload a video of your leaking loo, tap or shower by using your smart phone. One of our specially trained technicians will have a look and get in touch about next steps and let you know if we can fix your leak for free.
Water saving tips for larger businesses
If you have a larger business, there are still lots of opportunities to save water, energy, and money. Check out our tips for managing and montioring your water use, as well as ways you can reduce your costs.
Keep fats out, keep sewers flowing
Pouring fat, oil or grease down your sinks and drains, over time leads to fatty deposits that build up in sewers creating a large blockage, known as a fatberg.
We have some simple steps you can take to help prevent fat, oil and grease entering the sewer system and help protect you and your neighbours from sewer flooding.