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Water use and efficiency

Dripping water tapBusinesses use water for a variety of purposes, from washing dishes and flushing toilets in an office, to various industrial, agricultural and manufacturing activities. The amount of water you use depends on your type of business.





In this guideline:

  • Where does your water come from?

  • Abstracting and impounding water in England and Wales

  • Abstracting and impounding water in Northern Ireland

  • Abstracting and impounding water in Scotland

  • Why should you save water?

  • How to save water

  • Water use and efficiency further information

  • Water use and efficiency legislation

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Author: Josie Martin | enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk
Last updated: 17 December 2009