Recognising the importance of conserving water, Zenergi was invited to carry out a water survey to identify opportunities for improvement.
We carried out a water benchmarking exercise, comparing the annual m³ of water for each pupil to standard benchmark figures. The analysis revealed that the school was using more water than expected for a secondary school with a swimming pool.
Analysis of the monthly consumption profile highlighted that over two years the monthly water consumption remained consistent, without the typical reduction that would be expected during the school holidays.
The analysis also showed that during the COVID-19 lockdowns, when fewer pupils were on-site, water usage didn’t decrease accordingly.
And finally, we saw that around 460 litres of water was being used every hour – even when the school was closed.
All of these discoveries pointed to inefficiencies and redundant waste water.
To support our Environmental and Sustainability Policy, we undertook water surveys. The surveys suggested easy and cost effective solutions across key sites where losses were identified. Our investment was very beneficial to the Trust to establish our benchmark and identify low cost saving opportunities.
Claudine Bateman
Director of Operations
Anglian Learning
Water conservation is more important than ever; we’re facing a shortfall and there isn’t going to be enough water to meet demand in the decades to come. It is therefore vitally important that schools take steps to minimise water wastage.
Key facts from our water survey:
With some low-cost measures, we found savings of £6,270 per year. With an investment of just £1,000, these measures would deliver a return on investment in just a few months and a reduction in water costs of nearly half (48%).
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