Introduction
With budgets tight and sustainability targets looming, Facilities Managers in schools, colleges, and universities are under increasing pressure to reduce water consumption, cut carbon emissions, and save money. One of the most overlooked, yet easily fixable, is sources of waste. For example, leaky loos and inefficient washroom facilities.
Across the UK, it’s estimated that over 400 million litres of water are lost every day due to leaky toilets alone. A single leaking toilet can waste up to 400 litres of water per day*, that’s enough to fill over five bathtubs. Multiply that by 20 and that’s a lot of water wasted every single day! For educational institutions managing large-scale facilities, the cumulative effect can be staggering, not just financially but also environmentally too. Combine that with outdated urinal flushing and inefficient shower systems, and you have a recipe for unnecessarily high water bills and a larger carbon footprint.
Why It Matters
Water waste doesn’t just drain budgets, it also contributes to higher CO2 emissions. Every drop of water used must be treated and pumped, which requires energy. The more water we waste, the more energy is consumed, and the more carbon we emit.
In today’s climate-conscious world, reducing water waste plays a key role in hitting environmental targets and showing your commitment to sustainability. Many schools, colleges, and universities are already working towards Net Zero goals or have sustainability strategies in place for 2030. Upgrading your washroom infrastructure is a simple, high-impact way to move closer to those targets. To help facilities managers with regular toilet checks, Thames Water has created this guide Thames Waters’ leaky toilet guide.
For educational sites, modernising washroom facilities also demonstrates responsibility and leadership to students and staff. It’s an opportunity to visibly show your commitment to the environment while improving hygiene, reducing maintenance, and minimising the need for reactive call-outs due to leaks or overflows.
How Cistermiser Can Help
At Cistermiser, we specialise in smart, sustainable solutions for commercial washroom environments. Our innovative range of water and energy-saving products are designed to retrofit seamlessly into existing bathrooms, making them perfect for schools, colleges, and universities looking to upgrade without a complete overhaul.
From our infrared-controlled urinal flushing systems to our award-winning EasyflushEVO toilet valves and energy-saving shower controls, each product is built to:
And with the UK summer holidays fast approaching, retrofitting during the summer holidays means installations can be completed with minimal disruption, ensuring your washrooms are ready for the new academic year.
Conclusion: Let’s Get Summer-Ready
Whether you’re managing a single school site or a university campus, small changes can make a big difference. Investing in water-efficient washroom solutions now will not only help you meet your environmental goals but will also lead to long-term cost savings.
Bonus tip: Modern upgrades can be a great opportunity to engage students and staff in your wider sustainability efforts, turning practical improvements into a learning opportunity.
Don’t let another academic year go by with water and money literally going down the drain. Contact Cistermiser today to find out how we can help you modernise your facilities and future-proof your washrooms.
For more information on water-saving solutions and how Cistermiser can help, learn more here.
* Waterwise, Leaky Loo https://waterwise.org.uk/waterwise-launches-leaky-loo-challenge-with-fluidmaster-as-headline-sponsor/
