New homes designed with water reuse systems and high-efficiency appliances could significantly reduce demand on England’s water supplies, according to new research from Project Zero, led by Affinity Water.

A new £1.6 million, fully government-funded initiative is set to support businesses and organisations across Cambridgeshire to reduce water use through practical upgrades and innovative efficiency solutions.

MOSL is working with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) on a multi-million-pound contract to improve businesses’ water efficiency in the Cambridgeshire area.

A successful tenderer has been identified to lead the Water Efficiency Campaign (WEC) for England and Wales, a significant milestone in the sector's long-term strategy to transform public water use.

Affinity Water is helping Watford Football Club reduce water use and boost sustainability across its Vicarage Road Stadium, through a series of on-site surveys, device installations and sharing guidance with its staff designed to cut waste and improve efficiency.

Affinity Water has rewarded Pace Construction, a developer and contractor specialising in new build homes and energy-efficient construction, as the first developer to secure an incentive payment of more than £60,000 through Ofwat’s Environmental Incentives Common Framework (EICF) audit.

The launch of the inaugural £25 million Water Efficiency Lab, part of Ofwat’s £100 million Water Efficiency Fund, is set to drive innovation and cut water use across England and Wales.

Ofwat has launched a new consultation on promoting water efficiency in wholesale charges for business customers – the regulator is reviewing current and potential wholesale charging structures for larger users and examining the rationale for offering discounts.

With 600 schools and businesses in Hampshire set to benefit from free water-saving visits to help reduce their bills and improve efficiency, Southern Water estimates that the initiative will save more than 3 million litres of water every day.

South Staffs Water has launched a new tariff offering a 60% discount for metered customers with a household income of £22,011 to £27,000 on the essential water they use every day.