The Water Efficiency Awards is the leading scheme in England and Wales to recognise the achievements of business in promoting water efficiency. Each of the nine Water Efficiency Award winners, which were announced on 15 July 2009, demonstrated an innovative approach to saving water.
The overall winner, Lafarge Cement UK, has reduced its water use by 95% and is now saving £14,000 a year in associated electricity costs at one of its sites. The company's Cauldon Cement Works in Waterhouses, Staffordshire was rewarded for reducing its water use by using an innovative water recycling system deployed in a Special Area of Conservation.
Other winners included Save Water Save Money Ltd, whose campaign to promote water efficiency in schools is estimated to have saved over 14 million litres of water a year, and Berkeley Homes who undertook a study into water restrictions and its impact on selling homes.
For more information on the Water Efficiency Award 2009 visit www.water-efficiency-awards.org.uk
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