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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.

Be Water Wise

  • Mend leaks
  • Repair Dripping Taps
  • Shower (not power shower)
  • Wash Things In A Bowl
  • Run No More Than Is Needed
  • Use A Bucket Not A Hosepipe
  • Re-Cycle Water *
  • Buy Low Water Using Appliances
  • Capture Rainwater In Butts
  • Save Water By Using A Hippo
Hippo Water Saver
Did you know that 30% of your precious water supply is flushed down the toilet?

Most toilets don't need to use a full cistern to flush effectively. With this Hippo in your cistern you will help to conserve your water supply. Available free of charge to our customers. Just send us your details by filling in the General Enquiries This link will open in a new window form and state that you would like a Hippo Water Saver.

TOILET CISTERN DEVICE RECOMMENDED:

HIPPO

Pre-1991 Greater than 9 litre cisterns

SAVE-A-FLUSH

1991-2000 6 litre of greater cisterns

NOTHING / SAVE-A-FLUSH

Since 2000 6 litre and dual flush cisterns

* Never re-use water that's been used for cleaning meat of any kind. Never re-use any water if there is illness in the house. Never leave large water storage containers uncovered - children or pets may fall in.

 

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