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Saving water


Here you'll find tools, tips and case studies to help you start saving water across your business.

Water may be regarded as a low-cost resource, however it is often very easy to save money through low-cost water reduction measures. Most businesses in Ireland should now have a water meter (rather than just paying through the rates) and hence will see the benefits of saving water.

You can start making savings straight away through some low-cost improvements - take a look at some of the Top Tips using the link below.

You will save more money by taking a more systematic approach. You can track your water use using our water audit and value estimator (WAVE, below) tool - and then request a site visit from Green Business.

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#3 Fit a solenoid valve to equipment. These ensure that it can only use water when the equipment is turned on. Click here for more top tips on saving water.

Reasons to save water:

  • It saves money.
  • It improves reputation.
  • It protects our shared environment, and feels good.
  • It is easy to get started.

Need information, advice or support? Contact us on 1850-green1 (1850 473361) (helpline is available Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 17:00). Eligible companies may also submit a request for a free Resource Efficiency Audit. It is recommended that companies register and use the audit tools prior to requesting a Resource Efficiency Audit.

Case study:
Turning the tide
Businesses can install innovative technology to save water and money to boot.
NN Euroball (a manufacturer of high-precision steel balls in Kilkenny) has installed a vacuum pump evaporation unit which recycles up to 90% of the hazardous wastewater generated on its site. The pump not only converts the hazardous wastewater stream into a valuable, reusable resource, but reduces the volume of mains water required - saving NN Euroball at least €162,000 a year!

Click here for more case studies.


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