Welcome to 'Get Waterwise in the Workplace', a section of our website dedicated to helping our business customers become water efficient.
Although the hosepipe ban has now been lifted in the North West, we hope you will continue to use water wisely. The first half of 2010 was the driest period for the North West since our rainfall records began 74 years ago and some of our reservoirs are still lower than they should be for this time of year.
That is why we are asking you to continue your water-saving efforts. Small changes to how you use water in the workplace make a big difference to our reservoir levels.
Why be Waterwise in the Workplace?
Being water efficient not only helps to reduce water wastage but as a business customer, you pay for all the water that passes through your meter - so it makes good financial sense to ensure you are not letting any of it go to waste.
If you are new to water efficiency, taking simple inexpensive measures can typically reduce your water consumption by up to 50%.
Saving water is also good for the environment and will help to reduce the carbon footprint of your business. Cleaning and treating water uses valuable energy and resources, and if water levels fall, the wildlife in wetland habitats may suffer. Also, if you are heating your water prior to use, any reduction in water consumption will also have a positive impact on your energy bills.
Water Audits
If you would like to find out how much water your business is using, please use our business audit. A booklet is also available to explain how to undertake your audit. You can also order a paper copy by using our waterwise order form.
Waterwise order form
You can order a range of free items to assist your business with its waterwise efforts by submitting this form. Items include posters, save-a-flush devices and information cards for hotels and guesthouses.
Schools
Please visit our schools page to see our All About Water resource pack, and links to further useful websites.
WRAP
Green Street
If you would like further information to help you save water, please visit the WRAP Green Street - an interactive website designed to provide business customers with water and energy saving ideas.
RippleEffect
The Rippleffect is a FREE initiative from WRAP to help businesses of all sizes reduce their water use and save money. The initiative is delivered in three monthly online training modules, backed up by webcasts, telephone support and in-depth publications. For information please visit the Ripple Effect website.
Waterwise grounds
You can find out more about water butts of all sizes by visiting the uu2u website.