NI Water is asking businesses who may be closing for the bank holiday weekend for their support in helping to reduce water waste and save water for when it’s needed most.
With NI Water preparing for increased water demand during the warm weather, it is offering some quick fixes businesses can do before they shut down.
NI Water’s advice includes making sure all taps are turned off, ensuring you have a plumber on call for any emergencies and checking your water meter regularly to see if it is running fast as may indicate a leak.
NI Water also advises local businesses to consider other water-saving measure such as adjusting urinal flush times and using water-efficient showerheads.
Prepare your business with the following simple steps:
- Locate your stop valve and make sure all your staff know where it is and how to turn it off
- If your business is beside an empty premises have an emergency contact number of the estate agent or owner in the event of a burst pipe leaking into your premises
- If you have a meter, know where it is and check it regularly. A higher than normal meter reading can be the first indicator that there may be a leak on your property
- Have the number of a plumber who knows where your premises is and is prepared to attend at night if needed
- Make sure you have adequate insurance to cover your property in the event of a burst pipe
What to do if you have a burst pipe:
- Turn off your stop valve (turn it clockwise) - most are under the kitchen sink and if you have one of our stop valve tags, wrap this around it. You can receive a stop valve tag by completing NI Water’s online water audit at www.getwaterfit.co.uk
- Phone your plumber - type in your postcode at www.watersafe.org.uk to find your nearest accredited plumbing business
- Phone your insurance company - check your insurance company offers you protection from the large scale damage that mother nature can sometimes cause
- Report a burst or leak – members of the public can alert NI Water to any leaks or bursts by visiting www.niwater.com/report-a-leak-or-burst-pipe/ or using our webchat service online at www.niwater.com/contact-us/ or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/niwater and X (formerly Twitter) @niwnews.
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