Save water, energy and money

It may surprise you to hear that 16% of your energy bill comes from heating water, so a shorter shower will save you money.

We know that it's a worrying time with increases in energy and household bills, so we've got some great tips that could help save you money on your energy bills by saving water.

If you’re on a water meter, according to the customer body Consumer Council for Water (CCW), a family of four could save a £1,270 on water and energy bills by using less water, by:

Water Savings
Reducing each person's daily shower from 10 minutes to 5 minutes £740
Fixing a leaking toilet £300
Turning off the tap while brushing teeth £100
Cutting out two dishwasher runs per week by only running with full loads £76
Cutting out two washing machine runs per week by only running with full loads £37
Fixing a dripping tap £17
Total £1,270

If you’re not on a water meter, it still pays to save, according to the Energy Savings Trust, you could save over £200 a year on your energy bill by using less water, by following the tips below: