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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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Answer a few questions about how you use water in your home and we’ll send you free water-saving devices in the post

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Understand why water matters

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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%).

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In the bathroom

This is where we use the most water at home, so there are lots of ways to save water.

Bathroom water-saving tips
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Outdoors

There are lots of ways to keep your garden green without constant watering. Get savvy about using water outdoors.

Outdoor water-saving tips
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In the kitchen

Whether you’re washing up, cooking or doing laundry, there are plenty of ways to use less water in the kitchen.

Kitchen water-saving tips
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At work

Saving water in the workplace can help cut costs and provide a morale boost.

Workplace water-saving tips
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Visiting Bournemouth? You can save water too

Visitors add to demand for water in summer months. You can ease this pressure by being careful with water during your stay.

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Water Great Summer

A beautiful summer is all about water – enjoying the sea breeze, staying hydrated, or a refreshing shower after a long day. Simple steps can help ensure we can all enjoy water, all summer long.

Enjoy water this summer