Waterwise

12/08/2026

💧 Water-wise living matters more than ever.

With drought conditions continuing across England and millions of people facing water use restrictions, pressure on our water resources remains high.

But being water-wise isn’t just about restrictions, it’s about the everyday choices we can all make to reduce water waste.

Join our free Becoming a Water-Wise Individual webinar to discover simple, practical ways to use water more efficiently at home.

📅 10 September | 12–1pm
💻 Online | Free to attend

👉 Book your free place: https://waterwise.org.uk/event/free-webinar-becoming-a-water-wise-individual-5/

10/08/2026

💧 Looking for simple ways to save water this summer?

Our new video, created with WaterSafe Register and Life Before Plastic, shows some of the simple things we can all do at home to change up our water use habits.

It’s also a great introduction to what a ‘water health’ check could pick up.

Small changes can make a big difference. 💧👇

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23/07/2026

⚽💧 Big news!
We’re excited to announce that Waterwise has secured funding from The for our new Water Wise Sports Clubs project! 🎉

Working with Sports Foundation, we’ll be supporting grassroots sports clubs to save water, reduce costs and become more sustainable.

Over the next 12 months, we’ll help clubs to:

💧 Understand how they use water
🔧 Identify leaks and make practical improvements
🚿 Install simple water saving solutions
⚽ Improve pitch water management
👨‍👩‍👧 Engage players, families and volunteers through interactive workshops

Sport is a powerful gateway to engaging whole communities in water efficiency, helping build lasting water saving habits both at clubs and at home.

As Matthew Everitt, Community Director at Bradford Park Avenue, said:
"As a community club, we’re proud to be part of a collaborative initiative empowering young people and families to adopt sustainable habits for the future. By working alongside Waterwise and other organisations, we’re using the power of grassroots sport to build more resilient, sustainable communities and maximise our collective impact."

A huge thank you to The National Lottery Community Fund and to National Lottery players for making this project possible. 💙

22/07/2026

☀️ Is the UK ready for the “new normal” of climate extremes?

With prolonged heatwaves and hosepipe bans reaching more parts of the UK, it’s time to have a serious conversation about water.

In her latest blog, Waterwise CEO Nicci Russell explains why water scarcity is a “now” issue, not a distant future problem.

Here are three key things to know:

💧 Demand is rising – Since 1970, the UK population has grown by 12 million, and our individual water use has roughly doubled.
💧 Climate extremes are becoming more common – The Met Office has warned that extreme weather is increasingly part of our reality, and even traditionally wet areas are experiencing water restrictions.
💧 A major gap is emerging – The Environment Agency warns of a 5 billion litre daily shortfall by 2055. Fixing leaks is important, but it won’t be enough on its own.

Simple actions you can take today: ✅ Let your lawn go golden during dry spells ✅ Cut one minute off your shower and save around 15 litres ✅ Check for leaky toilets and taps ✅ Keep a jug of cold water in the fridge instead of running the tap

Whether you’re in a hosepipe ban area or not, small changes add up. Using water wisely helps protect our environment, our economy, and our future water supplies.

👉 Read Nicci’s full blog here: https://waterwise.org.uk/blog-heatwave-by-nicci-russell-ceo-waterwise/

07/07/2026

🎙️ It's a marathon morning for the Waterwise team!

Claire has already been on air with Sonia Watson on BBC Radio Essex this morning, and Nicci is continuing a busy round of interviews with BBC local radio stations across the country today.

With temperatures peaking again this week, they're sharing practical tips to help everyone save water during the hot weather. Every drop counts! ☀️💧

Listen out if you're local:
📍 Essex
📍 Cornwall
📍 Gloucestershire
📍 Norfolk
📍 Hereford & Worcester
📍 Merseyside
📍 Lincolnshire
📍 Kent
📍 Berkshire
📍 York
📍 Shropshire

Missed Claire's chat on BBC Radio Essex? You can listen back on BBC Sounds from 2:37:56 👉 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002y85q

Trusted breakfast news, information and advice, and great music with Sonia.

23/06/2026

⏰ Just ONE WEEK to go until the Waterwise Conference 2026: Water Resilience – Everyone's Business! 💧

🗓️ 1–2 July
💻 Online

The countdown is on, and this year's programme is packed with expert speakers and fresh ideas.

We're excited to welcome Emma Hardy MP, Minister for Water and Flooding, to open Day 1 with a keynote address, while Simon Brown will kick off Day 2, exploring why water resilience in the UK has never been more important.

Be among the first to hear major industry updates, including:
💧 Water Efficiency Lab Fund – Round 1 winners
💧 A brand-new launch from the Environment Agency
💧 The latest update on the Cambridgeshire Water Efficiency Fund

Across two inspiring days, you'll hear from experts and changemakers driving water efficiency across the UK.

📍 Day 1: Rewriting the System
How policy, regulation and the water sector can unlock water efficiency at scale.
📍 Day 2: Rewriting Business as Usual
Why water resilience is a business priority and how organisations can embed water efficiency into everyday operations.

🌍 This conference is for more than just the water sector. Whether you work in sustainability, housing, retail, manufacturing, local government, facilities management, education—or any organisation looking to reduce water use—you'll leave with practical ideas and valuable connections.

🙌 A huge thank you to our sponsors for supporting this year's conference:
and the Water Efficiency Campaign.

🎟️ Join online, choose the sessions that matter most to you, and be part of the UK's flagship water efficiency event.

Secure your place today! 💙 Link in bio

17/06/2026

⏰ Just 2 weeks to go until the Waterwise Conference 2026!
💧 Water Resilience: Everyone's Business
🗓️ 1–2 July | Online

We're excited to welcome Wave as sponsor of Day 2: Rewriting Business as Usual.

As water becomes an increasingly important issue for businesses, communities and the environment, Day 2 will explore how we can turn ideas into action and make water efficiency part of everyday life.

🌊 Water efficiency – good for business
🏡 Designing water efficiency for real lives

We're looking forward to hearing from Oli Shelley at Wave, sharing how collaboration is helping schools reduce water use and build a more water-efficient future.

🎤 Plus hear from experts from the Met Office, National Trust, Bristan Group, Water Direct, Alpine Fire, Aqua Consultants and more.

Whether you're passionate about sustainability, resilience, innovation or creating positive change, this is your chance to hear fresh ideas, practical solutions and inspiring examples of water efficiency in action.

🎟️ Head to our website to book your place.
Discounts available for charities and students - get in touch!

16/06/2026

💧 FREE refillable water bottle? Yes please! 💙

To celebrate , we're inviting you to become a Water Guardian and claim a FREE sustainable refillable water bottle while stocks last.

Together with Refill Return and the incredible work of City to Sea , we're supporting a global movement that proves people are ready for reuse and ready to make a difference.

🌍 Join the positive refill revolution
💧 Support water efficiency
🎁 Claim your free Waterwise bottle

👉 www.waterwise.org.uk/become-a-water-guardian

Find out more about at worldrefillday.org.

04/06/2026

⏰ Weeks to go until the Waterwise Conference 2026: Water Resilience: Everyone's Business

We're delighted to announce South East Water UK as this year's headline sponsor.

🗓️ 1–2 July | Online

Join leaders from across the water sector and beyond as we explore how organisations can drive water efficiency at scale, reduce water waste and build resilience in the face of growing pressures on water resources.

📣 Be among the first to hear major industry announcements and updates taking place throughout the two-day programme.

Water efficiency isn't just a water sector issue. It affects our homes, communities, workplaces and environment. Whether your focus is sustainability, public policy, innovation, education, community engagement or business resilience, you'll gain practical insights and fresh ideas from organisations leading the way.

Featuring speakers from the Met Office, CCW, Water UK, Ofwat, Bristan Group Ltd, Climate Change Committee, WildFish, Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales, Artesia Consulting Limited, WRc Group, Stormsaver Ltd, Alpine Group, UK water companies and more.

🎟️ Secure your place today: https://waterwise.org.uk/event/waterwise-conference-2026-water-resilience-everyones-business/

Discounts available for students and charities - get in touch!

26/05/2026

With temperatures soaring across the UK this week this is our reminder to the good people of the UK that nature was built for this 💪 🌾

We need to stay focused on prioritising saving water day to day, especially during periods of hot, dry weather.

So take this as your official reminder: A golden lawn is not a dead lawn 👏 Tell your friends, partners and neighbours.

Grass is surprisingly resilient and naturally slows down in hot weather. It turns brown and golden not because it’s dead, but because it’s protecting itself from the heat, and it will bounce back to green once cooler, wetter weather returns

So skip the sprinkler, let the lawn rest, and help save water when it matters most!