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No matter the industry, saving money is always going to be a top priority for many businesses around the world. Clawing back money from necessary expenses allows businesses to free up additional funds that can be invested back into the business in the form of marketing, or investing in better software services, for example. When it comes to utility services such as electricity and water, there are various ways in which you can do this. However, the first step to saving money on key business utilities is to work out how much money you’re spending on them, and how much of that cash is unnecessarily wasted. For many businesses, a water audit is an ideal way to find out how much water you could save in order to cut business water bills.
Causes of High Water Bills
There are several reasons why your business water bill might be higher than usual. If you have experienced a sudden hike in the bill and aren’t sure why, it could be due to problems with leaking pipes or water fixtures. There are several things that you can do to try and determine why your company has received a higher water bill than usual. These include:
- Checking if your water supplier has raised the prices
- Comparing your current bill with previous ones
- Asking your maintenance staff or a maintenance company if they have discovered anything wrong with the water supply, such as a leak
- Waiting for a month to see if the water bill continues to be higher
- Carrying out a water audit on your business premises
Why a Water Audit Might Be Needed
A water audit will help you figure out where your company is wasting or losing water, allowing you to preserve lots of water for your company over time and save money as a result. The water auditor will visit your business premises and check all of the water use both inside and outside, looking at all fixtures that use water, such as sinks and toilets, and checking the plumbing system for any signs of leaks or other problems that could lead to water being wasted. The auditor will prepare a report that outlines how various parts of your business are making use of water and how much they are using. You will also be provided with advice on how to use water more efficiently to improve your water bill and any issues that need to be dealt with quickly such as a major water leak.
Switching Water Supplier
In some cases, you might have experienced a higher-than-usual water bill due to price changes by your water supplier. The good news for businesses that are located in England and Scotland is that you don’t have to simply go along with this. Since 2017, the water market for businesses in England and Scotland has been opened, meaning that commercial customers now have the option to switch water providers for a better price, unlike residential customers who are limited to their regional water supplier. You can find out more about switching and business water charges at Utility Bidder.
If your business is getting higher water bills than usual, a water audit can provide more information on the best next steps to take to reduce water wastage, get lower prices and reduce your bill.
