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Have you had your water bills audited by a “water audit expert” ?

Author: Graham Mann, Water Audit Expert.

April 1st 2014 is not far away, this is the time when businesses will receive increased water and waste water bills, expect at least 5% on your existing charges. You can take action now by having your water and waste water bills audited by a water audit expert.

* Why have a water audit?

A water audit conducted by a water expert will reveal potential savings going forwards and any refunds due to historical billing errors, if you reduce your water costs now any increase in water and waste water charges come 1st April 2014 will have no impact on your business.

* Can I expect to pay for the water audit?

Absolutely not! in the UK market today any reputable water consultancy business should complete a water audit at no cost to your business and without obligation.

* What information would I be expected to provide?

Copies of the last 2 water and waste water bills, staff levels for each site and a brief description of how water is used on site, this will be enough information for the initial audit.

* How do I find a “Water Audit Expert”?

General guidelines are – Search on Google or other for “Water audit expert”, do your research, have a good look around their website and see how long they have been in business? Obviously the longer the better the expertise and experience. Look for “case studies” “client references” go into their “news blog”  and see if the company is active in posting their own technical bulletins.

Another excellent source is Linked in which is a professional networking site, there you can check out the water audit companies credentials and even join the “Water expert group” for news, views and technical water stuff which is an invaluable source of information.