Spring has sprung with water saving tips
We encourage customers to save water throughout the year. This is particularly important in spring and summer when water use is increased.
With the days getting longer and sunnier, we tend to use more water looking after our home and garden. This is in preparation for summer.
Smart meter customers typically use around 13% less water each year! Customers with a smart meter can view their hourly water use online to see the water they’re using.
We're here to help you save water and keep your garden growing with some spring water saving tips. It's the small changes that make the biggest difference.
Take a look at our spring water saving tips:
No ifs, just butts
Swap to a watering can
Use a watering can instead of a hose. This will help slow the flow of water resulting in more water staying inside the pot.
Train your plants
By giving your plants less water, it will encourage them to drink less. The plants will then make the water last longer.
Turn off the taps
Remember to turn off your taps when brushing your teeth. Running a tap for one-minute uses 6 litres of water.
Take shorter showers
A family of four could save as much as £670 a year on their annual energy and water bill by reducing time in the shower.
Stay on top of weeding
Regularly weed your garden and mulch flowerbeds, base of shrubs and hanging baskets. This will help keep water retention.
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.
Save water all year round
Take a look at how you can save water in your home all year round with our water saving tips.
Check how much you use
See how much water and energy you use with our easy-to-use water saving calculator.