Media Release

02 Feb 2009

Online program to help businesses water down running costs

Businesses in Sydney, the Illawarra and the Blue Mountains can now track their water use and save money by using a free online tool developed by Sydney Water.

Sydney Water Managing Director Kerry Schott said Every Drop Counts Online was free for all Sydney Water’s commercial, industrial and Government customers and could help businesses save money over time.

“Every Drop Counts Online is a secure, web-based program that allows businesses to view detailed information about their water use, helping them improve water efficiency,” Dr Schott said.

“Reducing water use not only saves businesses money on their water bills, they can also save on running costs such as energy, chemicals, trade waste, labour and wastewater.”

Dr Schott said the program compiled data from water meters and developed graphs, charts and reports to help businesses interpret water use trends for the whole business.

“The information, which is frequently updated, allows businesses to monitor water use over time, set water use benchmarks and compare their water use with industry best practice,” Dr Schott said.

“If the business has a number of sites, the program can also develop a company-wide report to compare water use.

“This helps businesses identify where and how they can improve water efficiency.

“The program is already being used successfully by 450 business and government agencies, who have been using it for the past nine months.

“Sydney Water has developed an online tutorial that demonstrates how to use Every Drop Counts Online and explains how to set water use benchmarks and interpret the reports. I encourage all businesses have a look at the tutorial and register for the program.”

For more information or to view the online tutorial.

 

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