Water
Everyone needs to become more water conscious as resources grow scarcer, but this it's particularly important in the South East - a densely populated, dry part of Britain. As SEEDA's website explains, "South East England faces many challenges associated with water, including water supply and demand, flooding, water quality and the environment; these challenges are being accentuated by the impacts of population growth, economic development and climate change."
Wasting water also has financial implications. Business water rates are set to increase as water grows scarcer, so looking to improve performance makes good commercial sense.
This area of the GROW Information Service explains how you can achieve best practice by dealing with flooding risks, creating sustainable drainage systems and taking the best approach to sewerage arrangements.
Water recycling, which is a viable option for many domestic uses, is also explored. There is information on a variety of devices which can help us consume water more efficiently. Water consumption forms an important part of the Code for Sustainable Homes 2006, which awards the most points to homes that function on less than 80 litres per person per day.
It is also important to remember that the requirements for fittings changed under the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999. This brought in such changes as the introduction of the dual flush WC system and a reduction of the maximum WC flush to six litres.
For more information on SEEDA and the South East Water Resources Forum, click here The Defra Guidance on the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 can be found here More detailed information can be ordered from the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme |
