Celebrating water for World Water Day

On 22nd March it will be the United Nations’ World Water Day. The day was first held in 1993 to celebrate drinking water and raise awareness of the millions of people who don’t have access to water by simply turning on a tap. The UN’s sixth Sustainable Development Goal is to “ensure access to water and sanitation for all by 2030”, yet 1 in 3 people worldwide still don’t have access to safe drinking water.

We are fortunate in the UK as 100% of our population enjoys access to safe drinking water. Compare that with only 6% of the population in the Central African Republic, 13% in Ethiopia, 43% in Mexico and 75% in Russia, and you’ll appreciate how lucky we are to be able to turn on the tap and to be so confident we will have clean water that we don’t even have to think about it.

However, we cannot afford to rest on our water laurels, as we are already experiencing water stress, and 65% of our lakes and rivers are experiencing rapid changes.

Groundwater – making the invisible visible

This year, the main focus of World Water Day is groundwater. Groundwater, the water found underground in aquifers, is being overused in many areas. Groundwater pollution is a particular problem that can take decades to recover from.

Groundwater must be protected from pollution and used sustainably as its role in water and sanitation systems, agriculture, and climate change adaption is vital.

What can your business do for World Water Day?

One thing that all businesses can do is save water. By taking steps to reduce your business water usage, you’ll be helping to conserve water at the same time as saving money on your bills.

There are a number of simple steps you can take to start the ball rolling.

• Download our free Water Efficiency Guide which is packed with helpful and practical tips to help your business save water.
• Educate your employees on ways they could help to save water - for example, turning off taps when they’re not using them and reporting dripping taps or leaks so they can be repaired as soon as possible. Download our Achieving Behaviour Change guide for suggestions.
• Watch documentaries such as Brave Blue World, which explains more about the global water crisis and looks at projects that could provide solutions.
• Organise challenges and activities on World Water Day to raise money for water-related charities.
• Book a Water Efficiency Audit. Our experts will undertake a thorough audit of your water use and suggest improvements that will streamline your water use and save money.
• Switch water supplier - As one of the UK’s largest independent business water suppliers, we are able to offer cost savings to new customers, as well as award-winning customer service.

Castle Water offers a wide range of services, including business water services,  expertise on trade effluent, & wastewater management. Reach out to us today.