Not Just A Drop In The Bucket: Innovation In Water Conservation And Efficiency

Following the UK’s hottest summer on record, the threat and impact of water scarcity has become increasingly difficult to ignore. It is easy to take for granted the fact that many of us can turn on our taps and have instant access to a seemingly limitless supply of clean and safe drinking water. However, there is a complex infrastructure that makes our access to safe water possible.

Water conservation (the act of saving water and reducing water loss) and water efficiency (the act of reducing the amount of water necessary for a particular use) are two complementary concepts that are important in reducing the amount of water used overall. It therefore comes as no surprise that humans across history have poured time and energy into innovating in this field.