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The BBC’s recent coverage of the Environment Agency’s stark warning on England’s looming water shortage brings into sharp focus the need for urgent, sustained change. With a projected daily shortfall of more than six billion litres by 2055, we all have a role to play.
At Castle Water, we’re already working with organisations across the UK to help them reduce water consumption, cut waste, and prepare for a future where resilience and efficiency are non-negotiable. Here’s how you can adopt water saving measures and techniques to help reduce your consumption in 2025.
Monitoring what matters
The Environment Agency called for wider adoption of smart water meters. For our business customers, smart metering is one of the fastest, most effective ways to take control of water usage.
By utilising automatic meter readers, businesses can receive real-time data about their water consumption, making it easier to spot anomalies, identify leaks, and avoid overuse. For businesses, this can not only assist with water use, it can also lead to cost savings in water premiums. With smart metering, you’ll only pay for the water you use, while also gaining insights that can drive real operational improvements and reduce overuse.
Dr Alex Murdoch, Castle Water’s Technical Relationship Manager, explains:
“Smart meters can also provide analysis tools and alarms to help better manage consumption, identify leaks and other problems sooner; all to improve overall water efficiency.”
Changing behaviour from sector to sector
Behavioural change isn’t just for households. Commercial sectors including agriculture, hospitality, and education providers all face unique challenges when it comes to managing water usage. It’s important therefore to choose a water retailer, like Castle Water, who provide a tailored approach to water efficiency, sector to sector.
From small changes, like only running dishwashers when full or turning off taps while washing, to installing water-saving devices like tap aerators and hippo bags, we support our customers in identifying and implementing quick wins. For those looking to achieve a deeper understanding of their water usage, we can provide a full water audit to help identify areas of overconsumption, and where real savings can be achieved.
Leak awareness
The Environment Agency’s call to halve leakage by 2050 is a vital step towards reducing water consumption. Cutting leaks by this margin would save nearly a billion litres of water every single day. That’s the kind of impact that makes a measurable difference, and it’s something businesses can take action on right now.
At Castle Water, we’ve developed a range of leak support tools to help our customers tackle this head-on. Our online leak assistance hub helps identify common warning signs, whether that’s unusually high consumption, unexpected meter readings, or visible signs of damage on site. We also provide step-by-step guidance on what to do if you suspect you may have a leak.
But more than that, we help businesses take swift, decisive action. From arranging professional leak investigations and repairs to offering advice on cost recovery and insurance, we’re here to support you at every stage of the process.
Fair, transparent, tenacious and supportive
A lack of transparency remains one of the biggest challenges for businesses managing their water services. Without clear insights, it’s difficult to track usage, identify inefficiencies, or understand where savings can be made.
At Castle Water, we make it a priority to provide complete clarity. From straightforward billing to detailed consumption breakdowns, our customers receive the information they need to manage their water services effectively. We’re committed to delivering honest, practical advice, helping businesses stay in control of their usage, reduce waste, and avoid unnecessary costs.
Supporting a smarter, more sustainable future
The Environment Agency’s latest report underscores the urgency of addressing water scarcity. It’s clear that meaningful change is necessary and needed urgently. But with the right tools, data, and guidance, businesses are well positioned to take the lead.
At Castle Water, we’re committed to supporting organisations across the UK in building more efficient, resilient water strategies. Whether it’s reducing consumption, controlling costs, or planning for long-term sustainability, we provide the expertise and solutions to make it happen.
If you’re ready to take proactive steps towards improving your water efficiency, our team is here to help. Get a free online quote and switch to the UK’s leading water retailer, today.
