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Saving water

Discover easy ways to save water

Save water

Water is vital for health and the environment. Using water wisely helps to ensure there’s enough to go around. Using less water not only protects habitats but also saves money. 

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Learn how to save with GetWaterFit

Find out how and where to use water in your home, and discover easy ways to save.

Get free water saving devices
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Come rain or shine

Using water wisely is important all year round – even on rainy days. Taking simple steps to save water in the rainy months can make a big difference.

Come rain or shine

How to save water

Get water saving tips for the home, garden and workplace.

Remember to watch out for leaks and drips in your home that could be wasting water, especially with leaky loos.

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Around your home

Save water at home
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In your garden

Save water outdoors
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In the workplace

Save water at work

Do you know how you use your water every day?

The average person uses 145 litres of water a day.

Most of it goes on showers, baths and sinks (40%), then toilet flushing (25%) and kitchen use (22%). The rest is used outside (7%) or for other things such as swimming/paddling pools, leaky taps and loos (6%).

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Water meter

If you’re on a meter, using less water should help you save money. Reducing the amount of heated water, you use can also cut your energy bills.

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Learn about Water Support schemes

If you are having trouble paying your bill, we’re here for you.

Water Support schemes
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Learn about leakage

Reducing leakage is important to you and us. Learn how to spot and report a leak.

Help with leaks
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Rainfall and resources

Stay up to date on local water supply levels which are key for supplying water to your home.

Rainfall and resources

Register for MyAccount

Save time and take control by managing your water account online.

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Plumbing and Drainage Plus

With cover through HomeServe for your home’s pipes, drains, toilets and tanks, you can relax knowing expert help is on hand to take care of unexpected plumbing problems.

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