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Business water interruption

British businesses enjoy one of the world’s highest quality and most dependable mains water systems. Water supplies are so reliable that most people have never thought about what would happen if the water stops. In this article, we look at business water interruption, particularly: What to do if your business water supply is interrupted. The…

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Environmental impact of the water industry The environmental impact of the water industry

The British water network is amazing. Fifty million properties across the country receive a reliable supply of high-quality fresh water. Most of us take the convenience of readily available fresh water for granted. Unfortunately, it comes at an environmental cost. This explainer explores the four key ways the British water industry hurts the environment and…

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Ofwat Everything you need to know about Ofwat

The water industry is complicated, with lots of different commercial and non-profit organisations involved in supplying high-quality drinking water to businesses and homes. Ofwat oversees the English and Welsh water industry and regulates all the different components. In this guide, we explore the role of Ofwat. Who is Ofwat? Ofwat is a non-ministerial government department…

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switch objections Why has my previous business water supplier objected to me switching water suppliers?

At AquaSwitch, we’ve helped thousands of companies to switch business water supplier. Today’s guide looks at a common issue that can arise in switching water suppliers. The current supplier of water services has the right to object and stop the transfer of water services to a new supplier in a few different circumstances. Our guide…

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How much water is consumed in day to day life Water Footprint of your Daily Life

Climate change is causing more droughts and less predictable rainfall worldwide. This fact, twinned with dramatic population and economic growth, means water is becoming a scarce resource that needs greater attention to avoid future shortages. The United Nations predicts that 6 billion people will suffer from clean water scarcity by 2050. It is hard to…

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The water cycle Understanding the water cycle

At AquaSwitch, we help businesses get more from their water supply and help them become more sustainable. Water is a scarce resource in the UK. In this blog, let’s look at where the water that we all use comes from. What is the water cycle? The water cycle is a process whereby water is transferred…

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