{"id":15550,"date":"2013-04-25T10:23:37","date_gmt":"2013-04-25T16:23:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-367309-1145705.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=15550"},"modified":"2013-04-25T10:23:37","modified_gmt":"2013-04-25T16:23:37","slug":"how-to-protect-your-business-from-rising-water-bills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sustainablog.org\/articles\/how-to-protect-your-business-from-rising-water-bills\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect Your Business from Rising Water Bills"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Energy regulator\u00a0Ofwat<\/a>\u00a0announced an increase of 3.5% in water prices in 2012, which will raise the average household bill to \u00a3388 a year. Of course, this will also heavily impact the industrial sector, and businesses will watch their overhead costs inflate amid an already troubling recession. \u00a0The levels of cost increase will vary: Thames Water will increase its rates by 5.5%, \u00a0while Wessex Water customers will \u00a0see their average bill reaches a huge \u00a3478 a year – the highest in the country.<\/p>\n

Why Have Water Prices Increased?<\/h3>\n

According to the water companies, inflation is the driving force that\u2019s created these price hikes. If you think you\u2019ve seen the worst of it however, you\u2019d be wrong. By 2016, water is set to increase in price by 50%.\u00a0Ofwat has supported this cost rise because it believes the higher pricetag is necessary to fund a\u00a0\u00a325bn\u00a0investment in the water network.<\/p>\n

Taking Action against Rising Water Bills<\/h3>\n

So, what can a company do to offset this cost increase? Unfortunately, most businesses must buy from the water supplier in their area. In light of this, companies are being advised to make as many savings as they can within the workplace. By reviewing water consumption practices (as well as monitoring your statement for potential overcharges), each business can dramatically reduce bills.<\/p>\n