Cistermiser, a leading UK provider of water and energy saving management solutions, says it welcomes the launch of Ofwat’s £100 million Water Efficiency Fund ‘as a crucial investment in securing the UK’s future water supply’.
It says that the fund, designed to accelerate water-saving innovations and initiatives, ‘represents a significant step in addressing water scarcity and improving sustainability across homes and businesses’. With non-household water use accounting for a substantial proportion of demand, Cistermiser is urging decision-makers to prioritise proven technologies that deliver immediate and measurable savings.
The company says its range of commercial washroom products supports the prevention of constant water flow and a reduction of water usage in commercial buildings. MD, Richard Braid, explained “We strongly support Ofwat’s Water Efficiency Fund and its potential to drive meaningful reductions in water usage. However, innovation doesn’t have to be complex; smart solutions like our infrared urinal controls and sensor-activated WC dual flush are designed to prevent costly leaks and offer businesses a simple yet effective way to reduce water waste and enhance sustainability. If the UK is serious about addressing water shortages, we must embrace proven, readily available technologies alongside new innovations.”
Cistermiser says that toilets are ‘a major, yet often overlooked’, source of water waste. The Waterwise Leaky Loos report estimates 1.5 million leaking toilets across the UK, each wasting up to 400 litres daily – enough to fill four million bathtubs. The main culprits – Cistermiser says – are failing flush valve seals, faulty fill valves, and dual flush issues.
The company added: “This preventable problem fuels the UK’s water crisis, but innovation offers a simple solution. Cistermiser’s EasyflushEVO, is a revolutionary siphonic dual flush valve that eliminates leaks by removing the vulnerable below-waterline seal, reducing failures from debris, scale, and wear.”
