Business water customers 'should not throw money down the drain'

25/09/2009

Business water customers who regularly switch to keep their bills cheap could be interested in a Defra campaign that may save them even more money.

The government department is urging Britons to slash their daily aqua usage by 20 litres, stating doing so will improve the UK's biodiversity and environment.

Firms that have a washing up rota could be advised to clean their dishes in a bowl rather than under running water, while six litres can be saved by switching off a tap when giving teeth a once-over.

Meanwhile, companies with gardens or grounds could be recommended to use a bucket or watering can rather than a hosepipe.

TV presenter Kate Humble, who is backing the scheme, urged Britons to stop wasting a "precious resource".

"Simple changes can really add up to a better environment - meaning more water for the wildlife and countryside around us as well as saving on carbon emissions," she said.

In related news, the chair of the Consumer Council for Water Dame Yve Buckland recently called on regulator Ofwat to incentivise good performance, in the wake of a report tallying the number of grievances lodged with some of the sector's big players.