People the world over now, accept that resources we once took for granted are limited. As populations rise, demands increase - but resources do not. We must conserve these precious supplies. Water is the most precious of all nature's resources. Water is life. Nothing living can live long without it. We ourselves are 65% water.

The climate in many parts of the world means that people face a daily struggle to find enough water to survive. Now, because of global warming, we find our own climate is changing. This is official. The British Government and international scientists agree that the trend in this part of Britain is towards a Mediterranean-style climate. That's why, as your water company, it is our duty to promote the efficient use of water - to ask you to conserve water where you can.

Contents of this page:

• Free advice on water conservation
• Free Leak Detection and Low Cost Repairs
• Free Analysis Of Water Usage
• Frost Precautions
• Water Saving Technology

Free Advice On Water Conservation

We now offer a free advisory service to those customers who wish to reduce water use in the business environment. Wherever possible we will propose practical solutions to encourage water conservation. If it is felt that additional paid-for expertise is required, we can arrange for an appropriate expert at an agreed low cost.

Free Leak Detection and Low Cost Repairs

Many businesses will qualify for the Low Cost Repair Deal which is offered to domestic customers. In the interest of water conservation, please call us immediately if you need to take advantage of this offer.

Free Analysis Of Water Usage

In order to conserve water, many business customers find it useful to know more about their consumption patterns. With this in mind, we are now offering a free service, using our data loggers to produce plots of water consumption for metered business users. If your existing equipment allows us to do so, we would be happy to extend this offer to your Company. In addition, we will also carry out modifications to existing arrangements, at a reasonable cost, for customers who wish to monitor their water consumption on a continuous basis. Please contact us for details.

Frost Precautions

In recent years, severe winter conditions have emphasised the need for adequate frost protection to prevent burst pipes and serious water damage. Commercial and public buildings are particularly vulnerable if unoccupied at weekends and during holidays. To help solve this problem we have assembled a Business Information Pack which provides expert advice on frost protection. This is freely available on request. We are also creating a register of business keyholders so that when burst pipes are identified they can be quickly isolated. Please contact us for details.

Water Saving Technology

There is undoubtedly a role for water saving technology in the achievement of efficient water use and water conservation. Many businesses are already well advanced in this respect. Others may require information and we shall be pleased to pass on our knowledge of the subject. Where practical, water saving technology that has been shown to be efficient will be stocked at our Water Efficiency Centre and advice given on its installation.