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REVIEWING PUBLIC SECTOR WATER BILLS COULD SAVE MILLIONS

 Public sector spending is a hot topic right now and cost effective solutions are being sought across the country. 

 Utility bills are one aspect of spending where there is potential to save money and even reclaim any over charges. During the last year, H2O has secured refunds of £1.5million for public and private sector companies, simply by auditing  the previous billing history.

 In 2007 – 2008 the NHS in England consumed an estimated 38.8 million cubic metres of water and generated approximately 26.3 million cubic metres of sewerage at a cost of approximately £145 million. Poor management of water uses money that could have benefited patients, and the management, distribution and disposal of water contributes to the carbon footprint of the NHS.

 Using water generates carbon, mainly through the heating for hot water, but also through the energy required to pump water through the network. H20 believes that NHS organisations should refer to the Department of Health guidance in HTM 07-04 ‘Water management and water efficiency’ in managing water within its exiting operational estate or when commissioning new build or refurbishment of sites.