Every Drop Counts in Ashington

Hi everyone.

This is the first project update for Every Drop Counts in Washington.

I'm Ruth Scott and I am the Northumbrian Water Project Manager for Every Drop Counts in Washington. I and the rest of the team will be posting updates throughout the project to let you know how it is going. The project team is made up of many people and organisations all focused on supporting customers save water, energy and money. There is a 'Meet the Team' tab on the front page that introduces some of them. 

WHAT IS THE ISSUE? Northumbrian Water supplies over one billion litres of water every day to our customers to meet needs ranging from enjoying a glass of water or cup of tea to running an industrial process, but over the last 10 years we’ve seen an increase in the number of intense summer storms that can cause flooding and pollution to river environments in the North East. Northumbrian Water is passionate about providing our customers with clean, safe drinking water, dealing with sewage and heavy rainfall while protecting the environment for future generations.

WHY WASHINGTON? We have chosen to deliver Every Drop Counts in Washington because we know that your community is passionate about living sustainably through saving energy, recycling and growing, and we want to help you. Reducing the risk of flooding and protecting the environment are some of our biggest challenges. Each of us manage to get through a staggering 4,300 litres of water a month which is the equivalent to 53 baths of water. If everyone in Washington takes part we can save a swimming pool of water every day.

HOW CAN YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE? Did you know the water you drink is sourced from Derwent Reservoir and then cleaned at Mosswood Water Treatment Works? Using less water helps to maintain some of the outstanding natural environment at these wildlife rich sites and provides a great place for important species to breed.

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED? We’re inviting you to sign up for a FREE home visit worth over £130. This leaflet details what’s on offer and how you can book your personalised visit. Join your community today by signing up for a free water saving visit to reduce your impact on the environment and save money. Call us now on 0800 953 0130 to sign up. Alternatively email us with your telephone number and address at watersaving@nwl.co.uk

You may see the technicians driving around Washington or parked outside customers’ homes so you will know others are taking part.

As I said, we will be providing updates on this Portal so please do keep checking to keep up to date. Also, please feel free to post a comment if you like and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Groundworks and Northumbrian Water employees will be out and about in the community with events stands and engaging with community groups so if you see us come and say hello.  If you would like to talk to us about how you can get involved either phone 0800 953 0130, visit www.nwl.co.uk/everydropcounts or email us at watersaving@nwl.co.uk

Kind regards

Ruth