Recognising the importance of conserving water, Zenergi was invited to carry out a water survey to uncover areas for improvement and identify cost-saving opportunities for the college. Through a detailed water benchmarking analysis, we compared the school’s water usage to national benchmarks for secondary schools with swimming pools. What we uncovered was striking:
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
Armed with these insights, we recommended a set of low-cost measures to address the waste. For just £1,000 in repairs and optimisations, the school was able to:
This project is a great example of how small, targeted changes can drive meaningful savings and long-term environmental benefits. By working closely with Sawston Village College, we were able to turn data into action—reducing water waste, lowering costs, and supporting their sustainability goals. It's exactly the kind of impact we aim to deliver for every school we support."
Darren Myers
Carbon Compliance Manager
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 vitally important that all schools take urgent steps to minimise their water wastage. By taking swift action, Sawston Village College was able to save £6,270 per year in water costs, reduce water usage by 48%, minimise environmental impact and demonstrate leadership in sustainability within their community.