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Water efficiency

Find out how to improve your water efficiency.

We manage water resources for homes, industry, agriculture and for the environment.

We have to manage the use of water to maintain supplies and protect the environment, while encouraging sustainable development.

You too can play an important role in saving this valuable resource, at home and at work.

This section tells you:

  • how to save water
  • about our water efficiency awards
  • about drought plans

A good deal for water

In November 2004, the Office of Water Services (Ofwat) decided how much water companies are allowed to charge their customers for providing drinking water and dealing with sewage from 2005 to 2010.

A good deal for water proposes a five-year programme of environmental improvements.