How can I reduce my business water bill?

In most cases, your water company or wholesaler will support with auditing. They often encourage businesses to make use of this service to prevent water wastage.

You can commission your own survey. This is most useful if your aim is to identify opportunities to reduce costs. Our advisers can support with all business water services, including trade effluent and greywater usage.

Is it a legal requirement for a business to have a water audit?

No, it is not a legal requirement for a business to have a water audit. However, we strongly recommend conducting one. It helps identify areas where your business may be wasting water, ensures meter reads are accurate, and highlights opportunities to save money. A water audit can also support sustainability goals and demonstrate responsible water management to regulators, customers, and stakeholders.

Who conducts the water audit survey?

In most cases, your water company will support with auditing. They often encourage businesses to make use of this service to prevent water wastage.

You can commission your own survey. This is most useful if your aim is to identify opportunities to reduce costs. Our agents can support with all business water services, including trade effluent and greywater usage.

Do I need a water audit?

There are several benefits to commissioning a business water audit:

Cost Saving

Your water audit will outline areas where you can save money. Simply by mapping efficiency, spotting where you may be wasting water, and ensuring meter reads give accurate billing information.

Forecasting

As well as reducing your monthly water bill, an accurate business water audit can help with forecasting. This enables your business to budget effectively.

Environment

By tracking water usage, a business water audit can support your environmental goals. In the long run, helping to reduce waste and improve water conservation.

Efficiency

A water audit can support with efficiency by recommending simple fixes to reduce water wastage. Other recommendations include installing a water flow data logger or rainwater harvesting system. These measures can monitor and improve efficiency in real time. This is particularly useful in industries subject to trends, such as travel and tourism.