Promotion of best practice

What is best practice in water management?

Best practice in water management refers to the most effective, efficient, and sustainable approaches businesses can take to manage their water usage. It involves a combination of proactive measures, innovative technologies, and compliance efforts to ensure water efficiency. By implementing best practices, businesses can minimise water waste, improve operational resilience, and contribute to environmental sustainability.

Best practice in water management involves normalising a company’s water usage so it can be compared with other companies or industry standards. This includes measuring water use in cubic metres per allowable lettable area (ALA), per employee, per product output etc. Understanding what constitutes a good level of consumption helps businesses set realistic efficiency targets and identify the best water-saving products. Industry standards such as the Waterwise Checkmark and the Unified Water Label provide reliable benchmarks for assessing water efficiency in products and buildings. By leveraging these tools, businesses can ensure they are adopting the best water management strategies available.

Finding the right partner with expertise in promoting best practices is essential for effective implementation, as expert assistance enables companies to utilise solutions that align with industry standards and regulatory frameworks. Whether it’s improving water efficiency, preventing leaks, or adopting cutting-edge monitoring technologies, best practice ensures that businesses stay ahead in responsible water management.

4. Best practice in benchmarking water use. Understanding current water usage patterns is crucial for identifying inefficiencies. Our expert team conducts comprehensive water efficiency assessments to establish a baseline, compare performance against industry benchmarks, and recommend improvements. In this way, businesses can set achievable efficiency targets and track progress over time. We help organisations understand how their water use compares between different sites and industry groups, leveraging data from a broad range of clients. This data-driven approach enables businesses to optimise their operations while reducing unnecessary expenditure on water resources.
5. Best practice in communication with staff and customers. Effective communication is essential for fostering a conscious culture within an organisation. We help businesses engage staff and customers in water-saving initiatives through training programs and awareness campaigns. Encouraging responsible water use across all stakeholders leads to long-term sustainability improvements. By implementing clear water-saving policies and providing regular updates on water efficiency goals, businesses can drive behavioural changes among stakeholders. Interactive engagement methods such as workshops and incentive programs can further reinforce a commitment to sustainable water practices.
6. Best practice in maintenance. Regular maintenance of water systems prevents leaks, inefficiencies, and unexpected breakdowns. We help businesses establish preventive maintenance schedules, ensuring that pipes, meters, and water treatment systems operate in the best way. Proactive maintenance reduces costs, enhances reliability, and extends the lifespan of the infrastructure. We also assess how facility management teams oversee water infrastructure, from fixing leaking taps to maintaining system integrity. Regular inspections and prompt repairs are crucial in preventing bigger losses and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
7. Best practice in water hygiene. Maintaining high water hygiene standards is vital for businesses, particularly those in the hospitality, healthcare, and food manufacturing sectors. We assist in implementing water hygiene protocols, including Legionella risk management, regular water testing, and optimal storage practices. Our assessments include checking water quality, monitoring temperature controls, and verifying the frequency of system flushing. Finally, routine hygiene practices help businesses prevent contamination, support health and safety compliance and ensure integrity of the water supply.