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Save water

Easy ways to use a little less water

Water is a precious resource

Each and every drop from your tap has been on a remarkable journey through storage, treatment and transportation. Being careful with water helps to ensure there’s enough to go around and protects the natural environment.

Factors like climate change and population growth are putting pressure on water resources. By 2050, average daily water usage will need to fall from 145 litres to 110 litres per person, per day.

Saving water can help you save money. If you’re on a water meter, being careful with water will reduce your water bills. Even if you’re not on a meter, using less heated water can bring down your energy bills.

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Understand why water matters

Every drop of tap water has been taken from the natural environment then treated and transported.

Valuing this important resource is the first step to using a little less.

Journey of water

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Apply for a water meter

You’ll naturally use less water when you have a meter, because it helps reduce your bills.

It’s free to have a meter fitted, and if you don’t save money in the first two years you can switch back and we’ll refund the difference. See our meters page for info and a request form.

Apply for a water meter

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Watch out for leaks

Leaky loos, taps and pipes can cost you money on your bill and may cause damage to your home. If you have a water meter, you can use it to check for leaks.

Our part of the network sometimes leaks too – if you spot a puddle on a dry day or a trickle from a manhole , let us know.

Get help with leaks

Where do you use water?

The average person uses around 145 litres of water a day.

Most of this water is used on showers, baths and sinks (40%), then toilet flushing (25%) and kitchen use (22%). The rest is used outside (7%) or for other things such as swimming/paddling pools, leaky taps and loos (6%).

Pie chart showing where people use most water