Water conservation is crucial for our ecosystems and the animals that depend on them, while also saving money on water bills and energy use to pump, treat, and heat it. With simple changes such as fixing leaky toilets or taking shorter showers it can save both money and energy usage costs – as well as being easier on our budgets than before! Other tips include using a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways and sidewalks, installing a rain gauge to monitor usage, and tracking how you use water. 1. Install a low-flow showerhead Showering accounts for as much as 30% of household water consumption, making it one of the best places to start when trying to conserve. According…
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Water companies have been under fire recently from the industry regulators Ofwat. The regulator is placing some of the toughest regulatory changes on water companies in over 30 years. The changes come about in relation to problems with customers paying too much for the service, as well as issues such as leaks and performance problems. Ofwat is stating that all UK water firms will have to cut the average persons bill by at least £50 over the next 5 years. It is also forcing firms to throw billions of pounds worth of investment into their overall service and infrastructure. This means that they will have to make certain improvements to the existing water supply systems, so additional stations and pipes will have…