Partis College, a block of historic almshouses in Bath, has significantly reduced its water usage thanks to a recent visit from Wessex Water.
Wessex Water’s Home Check team | Photo courtesy of Wessex Water
The College, which is situated on Newbridge Hill, is now saving around 1,700 litres of water per day after leaks were repaired, and water-saving devices such as eco showerheads and tap aerators were installed in each property, as part of the water company’s free Home Check service.
By making the property more water-efficient, Wessex Water has improved the College’s environmental footprint and sustainability, while helping its residents save money on water and energy bills.
Tony Davies, chair of the Partis College trustees, has thanked Wessex Water for the visit.
He said: “It wasn’t until 1887 that mains water arrived at Partis College – before then 30 or so residents drew water from a well in the grounds.
“I’m sure those early occupants were well aware of the need to conserve water, if only to save the effort of hauling it up from underground.
“We’re very grateful to Wessex Water for helping us to do our bit for the environment and saving money at the same time – a win all round.”
Sarah Harding, water efficiency manager at Wessex Water, added: “It was a pleasure to help Partis College with our free Home Check programme.
“Helping customers, charities, schools, and other organisations to make their properties more efficient helps the environment by keeping more water in our rivers and streams.
“It can also make big financial savings, especially in the case of Partis College where we have customers on low incomes.”
All Wessex Water customers can claim free water-saving devices for their homes. To find out more, visit wessexwater.co.uk/water-saving-devices.
