Water scarcity is a serious concern – the Southeast of England, like many other parts of Europe, is now classed as ‘seriously water stressed’. The Environment Agency has predicted water shortfalls of up to 1.1 billion litres per day. Natural England states that water abstraction is having a significant negative impact on wildlife sites, particularly […]
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How universities can become leaders in water saving and sustainability
Water scarcity and environmental sustainability are pressing global concerns, and it is imperative that universities, as heavy water users, take an active role in using less water, wasting less water and recycling more water. University campuses have tremendous potential to implement water-saving measures that can make a significant impact – using less water whilst also […]
The UK is heading for a serious drought this summer and businesses that fail to prepare are likely to struggle
The UK suffered a major drought in the summer of 2022 and is almost certainly heading towards another potentially bigger one in 2023. Much of continental Europe is already suffering from drought conditions and the National Drought Group raised the alarm in Autumn 2022 that the UK is almost certain to follow. This drought is […]
Water saving advice for sports clubs
Water is an essential utility for most sports clubs, but unlike most businesses demand for water can be sporadic, seasonal and highly variable. In addition water quality needs will vary dramatically. The main requirements for water are for the maintenance of sports turf, washroom facilities for staff and visitors, catering and cleaning. Climate change means […]
The impact of water use on climate change and your business’s carbon footprint
Most people these days are aware of the need to conserve water. Businesses understand that they need to cut water usage wherever possible because of the scarcity of water as a resource. However fewer people are aware that reducing water use will also result in a significant reduction of one’s carbon footprint. This is because […]
Water supplies and the coronavirus
There has been a great deal of coordination and discussion on water and wastewater issues and the virus, mainly over the previous fortnight. These have involved government departments and regulators but have mainly been between water wholesale and retail companies. There has been significant coordination and there now appears to be the common consensus. My […]
Your business and the global water crisis
The world is facing a water crisis. But it is a slow moving crisis so it is generally overlooked until there is a drought close to home or the price of tea suddenly rises due to drought abroad. But in the near future we will face regular global drought that will have direct impacts on […]