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There are two sources of data for water consumption: your water bill and your water meter.
Your water bill will tell you how many m3 of water your business consumed in the bill period and how much that cost. Northern Ireland Water aim to read each meter twice per year and guarantee that one bill per year is based on an accurate meter reading. This means that your bill may only be an estimate and therefore not a true reflection of your consumption. In addition, your bill comes much later than when the water was consumed. If you have sprung a leak, you may not notice it for 6 months when a higher bill than usual arrives.
If you want to actively manage water consumption as part of your business operations, it is important therefore to read your meter regularly and log and monitor the meter readings. You will get timely and accurate readings, will spot leaks quickly and will be able to monitor and predict patterns over different months and even weeks.
Important Note: Be safe and follow guidelines when reading your meter.
Consult: NI Water | Read your meter
1. Your ability to report accurately and memorably on your successes in conserving water depends on how well you keep track of your key numbers.
2. To apply for independent certification, you must provide data on water consumption and water conservation in your business and be able to demonstrate improvements as a result of actions you take.
3. To apply for and win green awards, you must provide evidence of improvements. Your data is that evidence.
4. Sharing data with your staff makes the Water Conservation Project meaningful and transparent. When the data reveals the impact of actions on the consumption and cost figures, your team will be motivated and inspired to continue