Is your school paying too much for water? Aging infrastructure, inefficient fixtures and hidden leaks can drive up costs quietly. Inaccurate billing and incorrect tariffs often lead to overlooked overpayments. Without real-time monitoring, these issues can quickly drain your budget. Take control – reduce waste, cut costs, and ensure accurate billing today.

Bill validation and water surveys are two powerful services that can help schools make substantial savings, optimise water consumption and contribute to a more sustainable future, as three of our customers discovered.

How a bill validation service offers value

Zenergi’s bill validation service meticulously checks water invoices to ensure they are accurate and that schools only pay for the water they use. We will use meter readings that you send us to ensure your school or Trust is billed based on actual consumption, rather than estimates.

Key benefits of bill validation:

• Identify incorrect charges
• Recover overpayments
• Improves budgeting accuracy
• Ensure correct tariff application

Case Study: Ravensdale Junior School avoids a £14,000 water bill

At Ravensdale Junior School, a sudden spike in water usage led to a £14,000 invoice. We identified the issue during routine bill validation and after investigating, we discovered that the increase was due to water used by firefighters to put out a neighbouring school’s fire. By providing evidence to the supplier, we successfully negotiated a full write-off of the charge, saving the school thousands.

Surveys: A proactive approach to water conservation

While bill validation addresses financial discrepancies, water surveys help schools understand their water usage and uncover opportunities for efficiency improvements. A water survey involves a detailed analysis of water consumption, benchmarking against similar institutions, and identifying leaks or wastage.

Key benefits of water surveys:

• Detects hidden leaks: Prevents costly water loss that often goes unnoticed.
• Reduces overall consumption: Identifies areas where schools can use water more efficiently.
• Supports sustainability goals: Helps schools reduce their carbon footprint by minimising water waste.
• Provides data-driven insights: Schools gain access to clear, actionable recommendations to improve efficiency.

Case Study: Anglian Learning Trust cuts annual water costs by £12,000+

A water survey conducted across two schools within the Anglian Learning Trust uncovered significant inefficiencies. At Sawston Village College, 460 litres of water was being used every hour, even when the school was closed. Simple, low-cost fixes reduced water costs by 48%, saving £6,270 annually with an initial investment of just £1,000. Meanwhile, at Linton Village College, hidden underground leaks were identified, leading to an annual saving of £5,800 after prompt repairs and the installation of water-efficient fixtures.

Futureproof your school’s water strategy

These stories demonstrate just a few of the successes our customers have achieved with our services. We’re committed to helping schools take control of their water costs with expert bill validation, in-depth water surveys, and tailored efficiency solutions.

It’s time to discover how we can help your school reduce its water costs and become more sustainable.