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What we are doing about leaks
We are committed to reducing leakage to avoid
wasting water. We are investing £15 million
each year in fixing leaks, and last year we found and repaired
27,000 leaks.
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| Every year, by finding and fixing leaks, we save the equivalent
of 85 million litres of water per day - enough to fill 34
Olympic-sized swimming pools every day. We are also
investing £140 million over the next 5 years in renewing
640 kms of water pipes in areas most affected by bursts and
leaks.
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| Pipes are watertight when they are laid in the ground. However, although we may not notice it, the ground often moves when there is a very
hard frost, an excess of water or when it dries
out in the summer months
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This movement can cause pipes to pull apart at the joints or crack and consequently leak valuable water. In addition, the physio-chemical properties of some soils will sometimes speed corrosion, especially on iron pipes, to cause leaks.
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It is vital that we all work together to keep leakage under control. You can help by keeping a lookout for possible leaks and reporting them via our Leakspotters hotline. Telephone us on 0800 376 5325, or
fill out a "Leak Spotter" form by clicking here |
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