Water saving tips
Everyday water saving tips
If you’re motivated to save water, you’re doing the right thing for the community, the environment and the planet.
Our region’s supply is under pressure like never before. This is due to a sharp rise in population as well as an increase in extreme weather events. If we want to have a safe supply for future generations, we all need to save every drop we can, right now.
Smart meters are rolling out for everyone, making it easy to track your usage online. We've put together some water saving tips to help you save water:
Take shorter showers
Shaving two minutes off the average 10 minute shower saves £73 on water and energy bills a year and 20 litres of water, per person.
Reduce your washes
By reducing the number of weekly washes by two, could save you £46 on water and energy bills.
Fix leaky loos
From a trickle, ripple or full flow, leaky loos on average waste 200-400 litres a day. It can add £100’s to your yearly bill.
Turn off the tap
You might be in a rush – but always turn the tap off when you brush! A running tap uses up to nine litres of water a minute.
Get creative in the kitchen
Use a bowl in the sink to wash your fruit, veg and dishes. Plus you can use the leftover water to give your plants a drink or wash the patio!
No ifs, just butts
Collecting rainwater off your roof into a water butt is a great way to save water. And your plants prefer fresh rain over treated water!
Squeeze more from every drop
Take a look at your water use by answering some quick and easy questions.
Our water-saving calculator will provide you with a tailored report. You'll be able to view how much water and energy your household uses. Plus it'll show you how you can save.
Start your water saving journey today.
Check for a leak
Our handy leaks page goes through how you can check for a leak in your home. It's also good to know how to turn your water off. If you need help with plumbing work, we have a range of WaterSafe approved plumbers available.
We're here to help
Join our Priority Services Register. This is a free service for customers who in a supply emergency need extra support. If you're struggling financially, we have financial support schemes available.