Water reviews, policies and action plans

Some water saving measures are quick and free to implement. Others may require significant investment but lead to sizeable, long-term savings. You should look at what your budget is, what the payback periods are for the different measures and choose the most appropriate measures for your business.

Ways to save water

You can cut water use by:

• checking water meters and for leaks and overflows
• reviewing heating and hot water systems
• checking cooling systems
• collecting rainwater
• reducing water use from washrooms, catering facilities, laundry facilities and other commercial activities
• using efficient cleaning and rinsing techniques and redesigning processes

Pick measures that fit your budget and deliver fast payback. Start with no-cost actions (meter checks, leak fixes and better controls), then consider targeted investment where the savings are larger and long term.

Northern Ireland Water can also provide advice on options such as sub-meters or using on-site monitoring.