Water Conservation Tips at Work
- Install cistern displacement devices in all your toilets.
Depending on the size of the cistern, these devices can save one to two liters each time the toilet is flushed.
- Repair dripping taps.
Fixing these leaks could save as much as 20 to 60 liters of water a day. In most instances, all that is required is an inexpensive new washer or valve.
- Make your staff aware of how they can save water.
Run a water campaign and put up posters or stickers around your workplace and ensure everyone knows how to report water-related issues such as dripping taps. You could also designate a member of staff or a team to champion the work you're doing to save water. More information on this can be found in the ‘Steps to Sustainable Water use’ pack.
- Install urinal controls.
On average, an unmanaged urinal cistern flushes four times an hour, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, using 315 m³ of water. Reducing the flush frequency and preventing flushing out-of-hours can reduce this to 36 m³, and will save you money on your bills.
- Make plugs available in all wash-hand basins and sinks to reduce unnecessary running of taps.
- Invest to save.
Build life cycle costs into your business's procurement procedure. Although it is more expensive to buy water-efficient equipment at first, it can reduce operating costs, and you will benefit from short payback periods.
- Measure and monitor the amount of water you use.
Read your meter to monitor your water use so you can identify any unusual patterns.
- Maintain your water-efficient technologies.
Incorporate water efficiency into your maintenance programmed to ensure you maximize the benefits of water-efficient technology.
