Water Saving

Water Saving

Water Saving

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Water Saving Facts and Solutions
Introduction: The document highlights the significant water usage in UK households, particularly focusing on toilet flushing, clothes washing, and outdoor use. It emphasizes the need for water conservation and presents solutions offered by Twyford Bathrooms.
Toilet Water Usage: UK toilets waste 1.2 billion litres of water daily. Traditional toilets use up to 14 litres per flush, whereas Twyford's Flushwise dual flush toilets use only 4 or 2.6 litres per flush, significantly reducing water consumption. In commercial settings, such as hospitals, these toilets can save up to 70 million litres annually.
Bath Water Usage: The UK government aims to reduce bath water usage below 230 litres. Twyford's Signature and Celtic baths have capacities of 140 and 152 litres, respectively, offering substantial water savings while maintaining a deep bath experience.
Tap and Mixer Water Usage: Running taps waste 6 litres per minute. Twyford's Aquations low flow taps and mixers deliver water at 2.5 to 5 litres per minute, providing efficient water usage without compromising performance.
Regulatory Standards and Recommendations: DEFRA and the Code for Sustainable Homes set targets for water consumption, aiming for 120 litres per person per day, with a future goal of 80 litres. Twyford supports these goals by recommending WC suites with a maximum flush of 4.5 litres, baths with a maximum capacity of 200 litres, and taps with a flow rate not exceeding 5 litres per minute.
Historical Context and Current Practices: Since 1930, water use has increased by 1% annually. The average UK household uses 150 litres per person per day, with 30% of this water used for toilet flushing. Twyford has historically led efforts to reduce flush volumes, aligning with government regulations and best practices.
Conclusion: Twyford Bathrooms is committed to innovative solutions for water conservation, aligning with national standards and contributing to sustainable water usage in homes and commercial settings.
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BY APPOINTMENT TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN MANUFACTURERS OF BATHROOM & WASHROOM FITTINGS TWYFORD BATHROOMS STOKE-ON-TRENT T: +44(0) 1270 879777 F: +44(0) 1270 873864 www.twyfordbathrooms.com Part of the Sanitec Group Ref: TWNYCONS52/1 Registered office: Lawton Road, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent ST7 2DF, UK

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A typical family uses 70,000 litres of water a year on toilet flushing, clothes washing and outside use.

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An old style toilet can use as much as 14 litres per flush, compared to new dual flush models of only 4 & 2.6 litres per flush. ISSUE: UK toilets needlessly flush away 1.2 billion litres of water a day SOLUTION: The Twyford Flushwise dual flush push button WC uses less than half the water of most toilets According to UK Government figures, the average toilet uses 9 litres of water. Flushwise uses 4 or 2.6 litres (an effective flush of just 3 litres) and leads the field for reduced water consumption. In commercial applications, our 4 litre single flush concealed cisterns save even more water than...

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The Signature bath uses 40% less water than an average bath ISSUE: The UK Government aims to reduce the amount of water used when bathing to below the current 230 litre limit In the UK water use has increased by 70% since 1970. Twyfords Signature and Celtic baths have capacities of just 140 and 152 litres respectively The Signature bath is cleverly shaped inside to reduce the amount of water needed to just 140 litres to the overflow - that’s a saving of 90 litres, but you still get a great deep bath. Signature bath Celtic bath

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ISSUE: A running tap uses 6 litres of water per minute Brushing your teeth with the tap running wastes 6 litres of water per minute. SOLUTION: The Aquations low flow dual action tap and bath/shower mixer deliver water savings every time Our unique dual action tap can deliver water at 2.5 litres a minute* with one click back, and 5 litres a minute with two clicks. You can choose the rate of flow, but either way - even with high pressure systems - it delivers a maximum of 5 litres a minute, therefore saving water every time. The Aquations low flow bath/shower mixer delivers 6 litres a minute on...

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Since 1930, water use has increased by 1% each year, every DEFRA initially want to drive water consumption down to year. All experts and authorities agree that this is not sustainable, 120 litres per person per day (CSH Level 1). This is now integrated and urgent action is required. into Part G of the latest building regulations. The Department use up to 13 litres - 3 gallons - per flush, and there are an • WC suites should be 4.5 litre maximum for a single flush or 6 and 4 litre dual flush (an effective flush volume of 4.5 litres) • Baths should be 200 litres maximum to overflow rather than...

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