water neutrality

Affinity sets out approaches for three water neutrality trials

Affinity has set out plans for its three water neutrality trials across Bedfordshire, which will include utlitising water efficiency devices and rainwater harvesting, as well as testing behavioural change techniques on communities. The company said initial results from the project, funded through the Ofwat Innovation Fund, had offset the equivalent of 300 new connections.

16/01/2023

News

Water neutrality ‘back in vogue’

Water neutrality may be back in vogue after a quiet decade but planning, development and building regulations are slowing progress. This, one efficiency expert argued, should not be the responsibility of the water sector which does not have the clout to dictate to developers.

24/03/2022

Analysis

Water neutrality ‘should be included in planning policy’

Planning policy at national and local level should consider water neutrality and greater ambition on efficiency for new homes and developments to meet housing and population needs in the coming decades. This is according to a panel of experts brought together by Waterwise.

21/05/2021

Analysis

Putting water neutrality back on the agenda

The concept of water neutrality was in vogue around 10 years ago but it fell off the radar for many, despite its clear benefits. Now, Waterwise is working to get the conversation re-focussed on how homes can be built with minimum impact in waterstressed areas.

27/04/2021

Analysis

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