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Cut water costs

Use water efficiently - the basics

How to use water efficiently, the benefits of saving water and your responsibilities if you take or store water

Monitor your water use

Using a water balance to monitor your water use and comparing your water use with similar businesses

Water reviews, policies and action plans

Adopting a systematic approach and general guidance to help your business reduce its water use and cut costs

First-year allowances for water efficient technologies

Tax benefits of buying water efficient products and how to apply to have them included in the ECA water scheme

Save water at commercial premises

How you can cut water use from facilities at commercial premises such as washrooms, laundry and catering areas

Save water at industrial premises

How your business can save water at industrial sites through measures such as efficient processes and cleaning

Water and sewerage rates

Water and sewerage rates, and how to keep charges to a minimum by reducing water use

 
 
 

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Your environmental responsibilities - an overview

 

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Waste legislation and responsibility

 

Managing hazardous substances

 

Preventing and managing pollution

 

Reducing and recycling waste

 

Making your business more resource efficient

 

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The business case for environmental improvements

 

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