The hospitality sector in the UK uses 140 million cubic meters of water a year or 2% of the public water supply1 costing £250m a year in water and sewerage charges.

Water costs have increased in recent years and drought situations mean that water saving is becoming a social responsibility as well as a money spinner.

Water saving can be as simple as finding a leak or overflow, turning off a tap, or installing a hippo. Controls on taps and urinals can reduce wasted water, and newer models of water-efficient dishwashers and appliances can use less. Rain water can be stored for garden watering, outside washing and toilet flushing.

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1. Environmental Accounts Spring 2006.