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A Vital Step in Tackling the UK’s Water Crisis: Cistermiser Welcomes Ofwat’s £100M Water Efficiency Fund

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Cistermiser, one of the UK’s leading providers of water and energy saving management solutions, welcomes the launch of Ofwat’s £100 million Water Efficiency Fund as a crucial investment in securing the UK’s future water supply.

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.

Cistermsier’s range of Commercial Washroom products supports the prevention of constant water flow and a reduction of water usage in commercial buildings helping drive sustainability target achievement and a reduction in annual water costs.

Commenting on the fund, Richard Braid, Managing Director of Cistermiser, says: “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.”

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 are failing flush valve seals, faulty fill valves and dual flush issues.

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.

As water companies and businesses look to meet ambitious efficiency targets, Cistermiser is calling for greater awareness of the financial and environmental benefits of upgrading to intelligent washroom controls. By installing EasyflushEVO, organisations can significantly reduce water bills while ensuring compliance with evolving sustainability standards.

For more information on Cistermiser’s range of solutions, visit www.cistermiser.co.uk

Cistermiser Novatap delivers water savings and increased hygiene in COVID19 times for on-campus commercial washrooms

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Hygiene levels are a critical consideration for all commercial washrooms in today’s COVID19 environment. Washrooms are an essential provision for any campus and finding a way to significantly reduce the contamination and spread of pathogens is hugely important. The reduction of touch points in areas such as washrooms is a highly effective way of minimising this risk and the installation of infrared, no-touch taps is one of the best ways of doing so.

A recent project in Edinburgh in partnership with global commercial real estate services company, Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), and procured through Wolseley, was undertaken by Project and Facilities Managers,  JLL with contractor, Integral UK Ltd, to upgrade and refurbish all washroom taps across the Lochside View campus to no-touch technology. As the washroom taps were considered a high-touch point, the purpose was to eliminate the need for any contact when washing hands and therefore aiding in the reduction of spreading COVID19 and other illnesses.

Copy of TMU 2021.09.23Over the space of two months, a total of 69 taps throughout the campus were replaced with the Cistermiser Novatap range which was selected by the central engineering team for all sites.

Matt Dixon, Cistermiser Technical Sales Manager, comments: “Cistermiser is delighted to have been able to solve the client’s problem of unnecessary touch points across their sites and increase peace of mind during COVID19 times and were also able to provide the additional advantage of reducing water waste: the Novatap is can only be activated when hands are placed in front of the infrared sensor which means there are no taps left running.

“This project has benefited all levels of the supply chain and has ultimately delivered exactly what the client asked for. Cistermiser is thrilled that the client is happy with the project and very glad to have been able to improve the hygiene levels and ultimately the safety for those using the Lochside View campus’ facilities.”