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Unhappy with the service you are getting from your current water supplier? Interested in finding out if you could save money by getting better rates elsewhere? Or perhaps you operate numerous different sites across the country, and would like to consolidate all of your billing in one place? As of April 2017, most businesses in England were handed the power to choose their own water supplier for the first time. The deregulation of the old regionalised market, which meant most companies had no choice but have their water supplied by a local water company, brings water supply in England in line with Scotland, which opened up its retail market in 2008.

One of the best and most efficient ways for you and your business to save money on water is through water recycling. Water recycling involves using the often discarded water from everyday activities such as toilet flushing, vehicle washing and irrigation to save your business money on valuable mains water. Some water companies such as Anglian Water already use a water recycling system to make use of waste water. By cleaning the water and ensuring it is returned to the rivers, from where it can be reused for irrigation and in some cases drinking water once it has been treated.

Cutting costs from your water supply is not a one-off event. To achieve maximum savings, you need to be able to sustain analysis and action over a period of time. Automated Meter Reading (AMR) is a technique we use to continuously monitor water usage in a property. Also known as data logging, it is a powerful tool which allows us to spot issues quickly and adjust water saving solutions as requirements change over time. Using a ‘smart meter’, we can see exactly how much water is being used by a property at hourly intervals, by measuring the water flow. If we see a sudden spike in water flow, we can check to see if there is a problem, such as a water leak, and act fast. If we see data trends change over time, we know that the demands of the business have changed, and we can adjust our efficiency strategies accordingly to keep savings at the optimum level.

H2O Building Services provides a single point of contact for all commercial water supply needs, from technical support to project management and installation. Our nationwide consultancy service provides the expertise you need to save money on your water bill, be it validating supplier rates or repairing water leaks. We keep track of how much you are spending on water, how efficiently you are using it and where you can make savings in the future.

As the first step to saving you money from your water bill, H2O Building Services will carry out a water audit. An audit will compare your water use, including volumes, with what you are charged for. The aim is to highlight any discrepancies which may have led to you being overcharged. An audit will also allow us to make recommendations for where you can reduce your water usage, and therefore lower costs.

How Businesses Can Reduce Their Water Footprint Today: Have you ever heard the term ‘water footprint’ on your travels? You’re sure to hear it mentioned more and more as time goes on and the effects of climate change are felt around the world – and it’s vital that you pay attention, since it is becoming increasingly important to find ways to reduce our water consumption and address the ways in which we use our water supplies.

Through our water bill analysis process and ongoing monitoring our team can create a strategy to improve your water efficiency.

So small they are barely even noticeable, or else hidden away underground, most water leaks occur out of sight and out of mind. But over time even the smallest trickles of water can spiral into a serious problem for your business. Not only do you risk major repair bills for water damage, you can also see your water bills soar because of all the water being wasted. Whether caused by general wear and tear, bad plumbing, faulty pipes or accidental damage, water leaks are a leading cause of unnecessary costs on water bills. Fortunately, at little cost to your business, H2O Building Services has the expertise to identify water leaks quickly and effectively, meaning the problem can be solved before any serious damage is caused.

Surface water is any rain or melt water runoff that collects around your property. To prevent it building up in pools which could lead to problems, various systems are used to drain it away, such as roof and street gutters. Gutters divert surface water into sewage systems, sometimes via effluent pipes in your property. Just as they charge for the water supply coming into your property, water companies also charge for the waste water flowing through their out pipes, as well as for use of their sewers.

Saving water is not only a global issue which we all must tackle, but something that can result in significant monetary savings for your business. Are you paying too much for your water? Most companies are, often because of the amount of water that gets wasted, including from small water leaks, and because of overbilling by water companies.