Water saving tips
If you're worried about keeping up with your water bills, there is support available nationally and locally. Below you’ll find help from water companies and advice for saving water.
Support paying your water bill
Regenda does not provide dedicated water bill support, but our Income Team can help you understand your bills, check if you qualify for discounts, and signpost you to the right schemes. You can also go to United Utilities for support:
- United Utilities Trust Fund: Grants to help clear water arrears. Click here to find out more about the United Utilities Trust Fund (this link will open in a new window.)
- United Utilities WaterSure: Water bill support for eligible households. Click here to find out more about Watersure (this link will open in a new window.)
Water meters
Getting a water meter fitted is free and usually causes very little disruption.
Tips for saving water in the bathroom
- Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth. If everyone in the North West did this, it would save enough water to fill 840,000 baths each day.
- Use a plug in the basin when washing. This can save around 10 litres of water each time.
- Try not to overfill the bath. It uses more water and energy than you need.
- Avoid flushing things like nappies, razors or cotton buds. These can block pipes and cause problems.
Ways to save water in the kitchen
- Use a plug or bowl in the sink. This stops you running the tap, which uses about one litre of water every six seconds.
- If your water takes time to heat up, save the cold water and use it for things like watering plants.
- A washing machine cycle uses around 70 litres of water. Wait until you have a full load to save water and energy.
- Dishwashers use about 30 litres of water per cycle. Fill them as much as you can, but make sure the spray arms are not blocked.
- Keep a container of water in the fridge. This gives you cold drinking water without running the tap.
- Cook vegetables in a steamer. This saves water and is healthier.
- Use cleaning products carefully. Most modern products work well with just a small amount.
Contact our Income Team
We know it can be difficult to know where to turn if you’re worried about money. But there is a lot of support available. Our Income Team can provide advice and support and may be able to access additional benefits for you.
There are lots of way to contact our income team:
Email:
info@regenda.org.uk
Call:
0344 7360 066 and ask to speak to a member of the Income Team.
We can call you:
You can request a call back from our Income Team by filling in our online form. A member of our Income Team will call you back within 5 working days.