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How do you prevent water running to waste?

Since February 1996, water companies have had a duty to promote the efficient use of water by all their customers. Ofwat is responsible for enforcing this duty. For further details please see our Security of supply 2006-07 report, pages 18-22 and supporting information on :
Water efficiency – our approach and companies' duty
Water efficiency initiatives – good practice register
Specific water efficiency projects 2005-10