water supply

As another spell of exceptionally hot weather places pressure on water resources across the UK, DAB Pumps is urging the industry to pay greater attention to the performance and efficiency of the systems responsible for moving water around buildings.

While public discussion often focuses on rising demand, hosepipe bans and water conservation measures, the role of building water systems is frequently overlooked. Yet as temperatures rise and demand patterns become more unpredictable, the resilience and efficiency of these systems is becoming increasingly important.

Across the UK, over 5.1 million households* rely on social housing, and for housing providers, ensuring these homes are safe, warm, efficient and compliant has never been more challenging. Rising energy costs, damp and mould concerns, decarbonisation pressures, and tighter regulation all place increasing responsibility on landlords to deliver high performing heating systems that support resident wellbeing.

Awareness of the potential health problems caused by lead in the water supply, particularly in infants and children, is growing.  In redevelopment of properties the quality of the water supply pipe should be you first priority. 

Smart meters are seen as a significant part of the solution to reducing domestic water usage.  Thames Water have recorded post installation savings of 12-17%.1 However, existing infrastructure does not provide the best environment for this new technology.

Tucson Pumps, a highly respected innovator in pump design, unveiled its latest solution at InstallerSHOW 2025. Engineered to improve water pressure, overcoming weak or fluctuating supplies, even in challenging environments, the new Tucson MetaBoost CBP200 Constant Speed Booster Pump delivers a powerful, reliable and consistent performance. What’s more, the pump boasts installer friendly features designed to make the job simpler and more efficient.

The industry has been aware of the potential damage lead can do to the environment and health problems, particularly in infants and children for over 50 years.  Houses built before 1970 would have been constructed with lead water supply pipes and in some areas of the UK up to a third of these older properties are still receiving their water through these original lead pipes.1 UK water companies are actively engaged in replacement of these old lead supplies, and many are offering grants to residents.  

Removal and replacement of lead water supply pipes is not only good for occupiers’ health, but part of UK water companies’ environmental objectives.

The industry has been aware of the potential damage lead can do to the environment and health problems, particularly in infants and children for over 50 years.  Houses built before 1970 would have been constructed with lead water supply pipes and in some areas of the UK up to a third of these older properties are still receiving their water through these original lead pipes.1 UK water companies are actively engaged in replacement of these old lead supplies, and many are offering grants to residents.