{"id":2757,"date":"2023-05-15T12:10:27","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T12:10:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.initial.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2757"},"modified":"2026-06-10T11:27:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T11:27:29","slug":"water-management-solutions-how-important-are-they","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.initial.co.uk\/blog\/water-management-solutions-how-important-are-they\/","title":{"rendered":"Water management solutions – how important are they?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Helping to save water is becoming an increasingly crucial aspect of our daily lives. According to the UN, \u201cwater is the primary medium through which we will feel the effects of climate change.\u201d1<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The majority of us are surrounded by water. Around 70% of the earth is covered by water, but only 3% of this water is drinkable.2<\/a> Concerningly, only 1% of the the earth\u2019s water is accessible to us; the other 2% is either locked in ice caps or too remote to practically reach. When considering the UK, London is drier than Istanbul, and the South East of England actually has \u201cless water available per person than some African countries\u201d.4<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is estimated that the UK as a whole uses an incredible 14 billion litres of water per day. This number grows each year and it is expected that the UK\u2019s water usage per day will increase by 3.6 billion litres of water come 2050. This continual rise requires more access to water, but currently we are extracting less water each year. Now really is the time to reduce our water usage and in turn our environmental impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The need to collectively reduce our water usage is clear, but how else can you benefit from conserving water in your business and at home?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why should you save water?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Saving Money<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The cost of living crisis, pressures on energy bills and a UK recession<\/a> predicted at the end of 2022 has brought lots of attention to economising where possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cost of your water bill comes down to how much water you use. Having effective water management devices<\/a> in place can help to lower water consumption and reduce your utility bills. These savings can make a real difference in the long run, especially if your business uses water during production or during cleaning processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Environmental Protection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned before, helping to conserve water can help to protect our limited water resources. Reducing our water usage can also help to reduce pollution, protect wildlife habitats and conserve fuel resources, helping to maintain a sustainable planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to save water in everyday life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Water\u2019s Worth Saving<\/a> recommends the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n