To achieve Level 0 of the Building Regulations, which is using less than 125 litres per day per person, is not an arduous task. However, water efficiency is an important part of the Code for Sustainable Homes and water efficient products (fittings, appliances and systems) can use significantly less water than conventional products.
When designing your new build property, it is important to take projected water usage into account and consider some the water efficient products that are on the market today, including:
• Low-flow taps
• Low water use washing machines
• Low volume flush WCs
• Low water use dishwashers
• Reduced volume baths
• Rainwater harvesting systems
• Low-flow showers
• Greywater recycling systems
If you would like to know more about Part G Water Efficiency and how to go about preparing the Water Efficiency Calculations – please call ATSPACE, one of our assessors will be happy to talk you through the process, or alternatively download the water efficiency in new homes guide which provides house builders with a comprehensive insight into achieving water efficiency.