We work closely with schools across our supply areas through a variety of educational and practical programmes aimed at promoting water efficiency and environmental awareness from a young age.
Find out below what we do to raise awareness among young people about the value of water and empower them to make positive changes in their homes, schools and communities.
School visits and talks
Do you have an upcoming assembly or relevant class session that you’d like us to come along to and chat about our work? We can offer talks to help students understand where their water comes from, how it is made safe to drink and how to use water wisely. We can also demonstrate how our free water-saving devices like shower timers work.
AquaSmart
We’ve developed an interactive online portal called AquaSmart aimed at Key Stage 1 children (aged 5-7) which offers downloadable activities, missions and games to teach them about the importance of saving water. Children can go on to become ‘water ambassadors’ who influence their families to be more water efficient.
Once completed, each child will receive a certificate of achievement to complete their folders. We will then present the schools with a certificate of completion and a water butt to thank them for their participation and further their water efficiency journey.
Ready for your school to embark on an adventure to learn more about saving water and looking after wildlife?
Water resilient schools
In the face of drought and unpredictable cold snaps, making your school water-resilient is more important than ever. We're dedicated to helping schools in our region safeguard their water supply, reduce costs, and educate the next generation on this vital resource.
Here are a few key tips on how schools can become more water resilient:
1. Fix Leaks Immediately: Up to 70% of water loss in schools can be from undetected leaks. Conduct regular checks on your premises (e.g., in toilets, taps, and cisterns).
2. Turn Runoff into a Resource: Install water butts connected to downpipes to collect rainwater. This harvested water can be used for non-potable uses like watering school gardens, reducing reliance on mains water during dry spells.
3. Protect Against Freezing and Bursts: During autumn, ensure all pipes in unheated areas are properly covered with lagging to prevent freezing and bursting. Make sure all staff know the location of the main internal stop tap and how to turn it off quickly in an emergency to minimise damage and water loss from a burst pipe.
4. Education & Long-Term Culture: Get students and staff involved in monitoring water use, conducting mini-audits, and reporting leaks.
Book a water-saving visit
In partnership with a delivery partner, we’re offering free water-saving visits for schools. During the visit, an engineer will:
- Assess the fittings
- Check for minor leaks and make repairs where possible
- Install water-saving fittings for free
- Make recommendations for where a school can be more water-efficient