Independent not-for-profit organisation Waterwise, the leading authority on water efficiency in the UK, is flagging up the start of Water Saving Week which will run from 19th to 23rd March.
The UK has less available water per person than most other European countries. London is drier than Istanbul, and the South East of England has less water available per person than some African countries.
Waterwise said that increasingly erratic weather patterns, population increases and changes in lifestyle have led to increasing pressure being put on water supplies. Taking positive action now can help to ensure that there is enough water to go round, for people, for businesses and for the environment, the not-for-profit added.
Waterwise started Water Saving Week in 2015 to get the nation talking about saving water, and most importantly getting people to take action to save water. This year it will coincide with World Water Day which is on Thursday 22nd.
Each day of the Week will have a theme.
Monday: Saving water in your home. Key messages include: The prevalence of loos which leak clean water and the need to use an approved plumber to fix leaks.
Tuesday: Saving water in your garden. Key messages include: Water efficient practices for a resilient garden
Wednesday: Saving water in your school. Key messages include: Encouraging young people to join the water industry (there is a growing gap in workforce).
Thursday: Saving water in your workplace. Key messages include: The business case for water efficiency, water retailer options and the water-energy nexus
Friday: Saving water in your community. Key messages include: Water efficiency for affordability and protecting your local water bodies and natural environment.
Commenting on the upcoming initiative, Waterwise’s Managing Director, Nicci Russell, said:
“I’m really looking forward to this year’s Water Saving Week! We need to make the water we have go further - and Waterwise’s tips, challenges and resources will make this fun.
Cape Town is counting down to Day Zero in coming months - when taps will actually run dry - and we know that there will be more droughts across the UK in coming decades. Recent extreme cold weather in the UK has also meant customers needing to use water wisely.”
Click here to visit the Water Saving Week website
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