Sunshine, higher temperatures and lower rainfall. Our summer weather and the higher demand on clean water that goes with it, put pressure on the water sources we all rely on.
Help your sites to weather the effects of summer 2026, protect your operations from water disruptions and reduce unnecessary costs, while keeping water flowing for everyone.
Be summer ready.
Easy ways to save water, to cut costs and reduce waste
Check for leaks and repair any dripping taps, or loos, at your workplace. These may seem small, but can add big costs to your water bill.
It’s also worth checking push taps aren’t stuck in the on position and all equipment is working as it should and using the most efficient settings.
Sending us monthly meter reads (if it’s safe to take them). It’s a good way to monitor how much water you’re using and where savings are working. It can also help you spot any issues like leaks early, to stop unnecessary costs.
Fit water efficiency devices, like tap aerators and toilet flush-saver devices. They can have a quick and easy impact.
Businesses we’ve helped are already saving £17,300 a week on running costs, in 2026, after adding small, low-cost water-saving devices and stopping small leaks.
Install a water butt to collect water when it does rain, it’s perfect for watering plants or grass. You can even use it to clean vehicles and outdoor areas. During shortages, if there’s a hosepipe ban, rainwater gives you an alternative for non-drinking uses.
Have a water emergency plan, so you know where you’d get additional water. If you need to and encourage employees to look at ways to use less water in the workplace. Ask employees to turn off taps, report any leaks and identify any processes that could be wasting water.
Employee suggestion schemes can help to identify water saving ideas, which could save water and your business money.
And remember, using less water can help to reduce drought impacts and the level of restrictions put in place.
No current additional restrictions are in place by wholesalers in England and Scotland.
Need more information, or help?
We support customers every year with reducing water and waste.
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No water, or low pressure?
Low pressure can be caused by dripping taps and leaks at sites, so keep on top of maintenance and repairs.
If there’s no water at your site, see if others nearby are affected. If they are, it's likely to be a wholesaler network issue.
You can find emergency contact numbers for wholesalers at
Sites already seeing savings
They’re chopping thousands of pounds off their 2026 bills, with smarter water actions and strategies.
