water

Following the dry summer of 2025, the Environment Agency has warned that even with average winter rainfall some areas in Britain will still be in drought next spring. 

The recent weather pattern variations can only compound the existing concerns about the anticipated UK water deficit. To offset the predicted daily deficit of 4017 mega litres per day by 2050, major water companies have been developing plans to upgrade the UKs water supply and reduce current usage from 150 litres per person per day to 110. 

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.

The longer-term environmental impact of the UKs water deficit could cause further damage to the natural 
environment and could restrict future development.  Combining the increasing Per Capital Consumption (PCC) with 
the UKs growing population means that by 2050 the UK water deficit is predicted to be 5000 mega litres per day. 

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.

As housing providers across the UK rise to the challenge of meeting energy efficiency targets, achieving net-zero goals and reducing tenant energy bills, one solution stands out for its simplicity, impact, and long-term value: Waste Water Heat Recovery Systems (WWHRS).

Showersave, the market leader provide a diverse product range of WWHRS that integrate effortlessly into any bathroom or shower room—with no disruption to existing layouts. Whether it’s new-build social housing, apartments, or large-scale refurbishments, Showersave provides a proven route to lower carbon emissions, improved EPC ratings and significantly reduced energy costs for tenants. In addition Showersave has undertaken energy monitoring trials to demonstrate the increased performance of heat pumps when used alongside waste water heat recovery.  Not only is the heat pump system efficiency improved but bills are lowered by up to £179 per household as a result of having a Showersave fitted.

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.