The annual Water Saving Week is an opportunity to examine the ripple effects taking control of your water consumption can have– from your costs to your carbon footprint.
In fact, managing how you buy, use and account for your water is just as important as with your other utilities.
The cost of water has been taking the spotlight recently – from 1 April 2025 wholesale water prices have risen an average 20% following Ofwat’s 2024 Price Review (PR24), with some areas and tariffs affected up to as much as 50%.
“Water is often overlooked when discussing utilities, but our existence on this planet relies on it – every drop counts.
“The recent price rises have further underlined the weight of water in organisational decision-making. Although these price rises will increase your water costs, any measures to control your usage will help reduce their impact to your portfolio.”
James Morrison, SystemsLink’s Head of Solutions
| Wholesale Region | Estimated Increase |
|---|---|
| Affinty | 18% |
| Anglian | 15% |
| Bournemouth | 30% |
| Brisotl | 3% |
| Cambridge | 23% |
| Essex | 6% |
| Northumbrian | 13% |
| Severn Trent | 6% |
| South East | 21% |
| Southern | 50% |
| South Staffs | 23% |
| South West | 11% |
| Thames | 33% |
| United Utilities | 20% |
| Wessex | 9% |
| Yorkshire | 29% |
“When done well, water management makes waves. That’s why we have partnered with Inspired PLC to bolster the water management support offering for our clients.
“When your monitoring software package is bolstered by support services, you can examine your water usage comprehensively and make well-informed strategic decisions.”
James Morrison, SystemsLink’s Head of Solutions added
Water management support for SystemsLink clients could include:
- Monitoring software package: Gain the depth of information you need from your data to make well-informed decisions about your water usage.
- Procurement support: Securing a retail supply contract or choosing to become a self-supplier can be daunting, but Inspired’s water experts can help ensure you’re taking the right approach for your organisation.
- Leak detection: With the help of specialist equipment, Inspired’s water leak detection and repair service quickly pinpoints and fixes leaks, minimising damage and saving you money in the short and long term.
You can learn more about the water management services our partner Inspired PLC can offer to our clients here.
