Water

ACTION: Pumping systems best practice

Existing pumping systems can provide an excellent opportunity for efficiency improvements.

 

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ACTION: Install waterless woks

Wok stoves in commercial kitchens often require constant flowing water to maintain the right temperature.

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ACTION: Install water tanks connected to toilets

Water tanks can be installed with pumps to enable toilets to be flushed using rainwater gathered from roofs rather than mains water.

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ACTION: Fix leaky taps

Fixing leaking taps can be a simple and inexpensive way to save water and carbon emissions.

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ACTION: Install dual flush toilet or water-saving devices in toilets, and waterless urinals

A dual flush toilet will reduce the water you use to flush the toilet.

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ACTION: Install flow restrictors on all taps

Flow restrictors/aerators reduce the water used by your business, without adversely affecting the needs of your business, staff or clients.

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ACTION: Assess shower heads for WELS ratings, and replace inefficient models

WELS refers to the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards scheme, which specifies the relative water efficiency of a product using a 6 star ratin...

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RESOURCE: Energy Efficiency Guide to Steam, Hot Water and Process Heating Systems

Information on system operation and improving efficiency
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