Rising water prices are putting pressure on operational costs. A proactive approach to water management across your property portfolio can cut wastage, reduce spend, and align with sustainability goals. Use this checklist to identify opportunities for improvement:
- Track and benchmark consumption
Use smart meters and submeters to benchmark usage across your portfolio by building type and occupancy levels. - Conduct regular leak detection audits
Undetected leaks can be a significant cause of water waste – audit assets and pipework regularly. - Fit low-flow fittings and aerators
Install low-flow or sensor-controlled taps and dual-flush toilets across tenant and communal areas. - Monitor cooling tower efficiency
Ensure make-up water usage is optimised and that water quality is maintained to avoid unnecessary blowdown. - Review landscape irrigation schedules
Reduce water use by scheduling irrigation in cooler hours and using moisture sensors. - Reuse water where possible
Implement greywater recycling systems for toilet flushing or irrigation where feasible. - Maintain water systems proactively
Regular servicing of pumps, valves, and fittings reduces inefficiencies and extends system life. - Integrate water into energy audits
Include water consumption when identifying building inefficiencies – HVAC and hot water systems often overlap. - Compare performance across sites
Use portfolio benchmarking tools to identify underperforming buildings or opportunities for retrofits. - Educate and engage occupiers
Display water-saving signage, provide water usage data to tenants, and include water in occupier engagement strategies.
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