Discover how Save Water Save Money and the GetWaterFit tool help individuals and businesses reduce water waste, cut costs and improve efficiency.
Water is a precious resource, yet many underestimate their daily consumption. In the UK, the average person uses around 140 litres daily, often believing it’s much less¹. In Australia, this figure is 200 litres. The gap in awareness leads to unnecessary waste and higher bills. Save Water Save Money is tackling this issue head-on with its GetWaterSmart and GetWaterFit tools, which help individuals and businesses cut waste and costs.
Why water efficiency matters
Water waste impacts the environment and finances. Heating water contributes significantly to household energy bills, and businesses face rising costs due to inefficient systems. An average UK household allocates up to 25% of its bill to heating water, while this figure can reach as much as 40% in Australia. A leaking toilet can lose up to 400 litres daily – equivalent to five full bathtubs². These losses add up quickly, costing homeowners and businesses more than they realise.
Tim Robertson, CEO of Save Water Save Money, explains, “People don’t think about water efficiency every day because they don’t have to collect their own water. You turn on a tap, and water flows. But the impact becomes clear when you realise how much is being wasted and how easy it is to save.”
Homes and businesses can reduce water and energy usage by making simple changes and upgrading to water-efficient products. Save Water Save Money provides easy solutions to make that shift, offering personalised product recommendations through the GetWaterFit platform that points people to the GetWaterSmart product directory to find exclusively certified water-saving products indoors and outside the home.
How GetWaterFit Works
The GetWaterFit tool is designed to make saving water straightforward. By answering a few simple questions on your mobile, users can:
• Receive a breakdown of where their water is being used
• Get tailored, simple recommendations to reduce usage
• Access exclusively certified water-saving products via GetWaterSmart.
Unlike generic advice, GetWaterFit offers real insights based on individual water habits, making it easier to take action.
Additionally, users can track changes over time and see how simple adjustments improve their water efficiency. The tool also helps businesses understand their environmental impact and find practical solutions to manage water use efficiently.
Everyday changes that make a big difference
Small swaps can lead to significant savings. Some of the most effective products include:
• Water efficient showerheads: Reduce water use by up to 40 litres per day without sacrificing pressure³.
• Water saving taps: Cut daily usage by as much as 40 litres while maintaining strong flow¹.
• Water efficient dual flush toilets: Save up to two litres per flush, reducing overall toilet water use².
• Leak detection devices: Identifying and fixing leaks early prevents water loss and high bills³.
Seeing these savings helps users realise how much of a difference these simple changes can make. Even reducing a single household’s water use by 10% can lead to a noticeable drop in utility costs, particularly when users reduce their hot water use.
Tim highlights, “People shouldn’t notice the difference in experience with a water-efficient showerhead or tap, but they should notice the difference when they check their bills.”
Helping businesses save water and money
Water waste is often hidden but costly for businesses. A single leaking toilet can waste thousands of litres, and urinals without flow controls flush constantly, even when unused at night or over the weekend. Fixing these inefficiencies lowers operating expenses and reduces environmental impact.
With GetWaterFit, businesses can understand their water use, identify problem areas, and implement targeted solutions to improve efficiency. Facilities such as schools, leisure centres, hotels, restaurants, and office buildings benefit the most, as high water use is every day in these industries.
“Businesses don’t realise how much water they’re wasting until they see the numbers. With GetWaterFit, they can see exactly where the problems are and make smart changes that save both water and money,” Tim explains.
A smarter approach to water use
Water efficiency isn’t about restriction. It is about making informed choices. Many assume saving water means compromising on comfort, but modern technology ensures efficiency without sacrifice. Water-efficient showerheads and taps maintain strong water pressure while using less water, proving that conservation doesn’t have to come at the expense of convenience.
Education plays a crucial role, too. Many people are unaware of how much water they use daily. By making small, manageable changes, users can see real improvements in their water efficiency without disrupting their routines. So, it is not about making drastic changes overnight. It’s about small, simple steps that add up.
Water efficiency isn’t just about saving money. It is about protecting a vital resource. With climate change increasing the frequency of droughts and water shortages, responsible water use is more important than ever.
• Globally, freshwater consumption has risen sixfold since 1900⁴.
• Household leaks waste nearly 900 billion gallons of water annually in the US alone³.
• By 2025, half of the world’s population will live in water-stressed areas⁴.
• By 2030 global water demand is expected to outstrip supply by 40%
Simple changes in daily habits, combined with efficient products, can make a big difference. Through GetWaterFit, users can access product recommendations for exclusively certified water-saving products on GetWaterSmart.
Understanding water consumption is the first step toward making a real impact. Whether you’re a homeowner looking to cut utility costs or a business aiming to improve efficiency, GetWaterFit and GetWaterSmart provide the insights and tools to help you take action.
Visit GetWaterFit in the UK, Australia and the US to explore how to save water and money today.
References
• Energy Saving Trust, Saving Water at Home, 2024 energysavingtrust.org.uk
• Waterwise, Water Efficiency Strategy for the UK, 2023.
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), WaterSense Program, 2024.
• Our World in Data, Global Freshwater Use Over Time, https://ourworldindata.org/water-use-stress 2024.
• Global water crisis leaves half of world food production at risk in next 25 years theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/16/global-water-crisis-food-production-at-risk
