Information on Water Resources from Waterwise
Waterwise is a UK Non Government Organisation focused on decreasing water consumption in the UK by 2010 and building the evidence base for large scale water efficiency. They are the leading authority on water efficiency in the UK.

Drought

• There is an underlying water resource problem in the UK.
• The UK less available water than any other European Country.
• Climate Change means that rainfall will be more intense leading to more droughts and more floods.
• Consumption of water has risen by 1% a year since 1930.
• Water and Sewerage services use 3% of the UKs energy supplies, so reducing water consumption also helps tackle climate change.
• Everyone in the UK uses 150 litres a day, it is essential that we all reduce the amount of water we waste or we will run out of water.

Car Washing Restrictions

• Some European Countries have permanent bans on domestic car washing.

Eco Friendly

• A 500ml bottle of Onedrywash saves 1 ton of clean water.
• No Surfactants (detergents) are washed into the storm drains and then into the rivers.
• No harm to marine life.
• Can be used on a greenfield site.

Amount of Water Used

• Washing your car with a hosepipe can use more than 180 litres per wash.
• Washing your car with a bucket and sponge can use over 10 litres.
• Onedrywash uses no water.