Introduction
Water waste is one of the most common and costly issues in commercial buildings. But for facilities managers juggling multiple priorities, it’s not always easy to know where to start.
The good news? You don’t need a full refurbishment to make a difference. With the right approach, you can identify and reduce water waste quickly, often with immediate results.
Why water waste happens
In most buildings, water inefficiency isn’t caused by one major fault.
Instead, it’s the result of small, ongoing issues such as:
Individually, they may seem minor, but together, they create a significant and continuous drain on resources.
So, what can we do to put this right?
1. Start with a simple audit
Before making any changes, it’s important to understand where water is being used and wasted.
Walk your site and check:
Even a basic review can highlight quick wins.
For a more detailed insight, many organisations choose a water survey to uncover hidden inefficiencies. Cistermiser can help you with this. We offer a free water survey to help you identify where you are wasting water and what you can do about it.
2. Fix the biggest offenders first
Not all water waste is equal. You will need to prioritise what is wasting the most amount of water and what you are going to fix first.
A single leaking toilet can waste:
That makes toilets one of the fastest ways to reduce water usage and costs. Addressing these first delivers immediate impact.
3. Upgrade outdated flushing systems
Traditional flushing systems are one of the most common sources of ongoing water waste. As internal components wear down, they allow water to pass continuously, often without being noticed.
Upgrading to modern solutions like Easyflush Direct can:
Helping you stop water waste at the source.
4. Take control of urinal flushing
Urinals are another major contributor to water waste, especially when operating on outdated timer systems. These often flush regardless of usage, leading to unnecessary consumption.
Solutions like Direct Flush Valve ensure flushing only happens when needed, significantly reducing water use and saving CO2.
5. Reduce reliance on user behaviour
Manual systems rely on people turning taps off or using facilities responsibly. As we all know, in busy environments, this isn’t always realistic.
Sensor-operated solutions, such as Vecta+ Infrared Taps, help to:
All without relying on user action.
6. Automate your washroom
For even greater control, many facilities managers are turning to intelligent systems that manage water use automatically.
Sensazone detects occupancy and activates systems only when the washroom is in use.
This means:
7. Think long-term, act now
Reducing water waste doesn’t have to be a long, complex project.
By focusing on:
You can deliver meaningful savings quickly, while building a more efficient, sustainable facility for the future.
Ready to take the next step?
If you want to:
Book a water survey with Cistermiser and find out exactly where you could be saving.
