A South London Best Western Plus has cut its daily water consumption by 3,945 litres simply by replacing every showerhead with a water-saving one. This experiment points to an annual savings of 1.44 million litres of water and £18,000 in water costs and energy savings. The water-saving showerhead will be on display at the London Homebuilding & Renovating Show (19-21 September at Excel) where homeowners will be able to check out the eco-friendly product for themselves.

The autumn show follows the UK’s warmest summer on record with an average temperature of 16.10°C, surpassing the previous record of 15.76°C set in 2018. Five areas, including Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Cumbria and East and West Midlands are still officially in drought, and 14 water companies have drought plans in place.

Four water companies having announced hosepipe bans, urging customers to make changes such as shorter showers, fixing leaks, and reducing washing machine use. But for hotel operators and multi-unit housing, the question goes beyond voluntary measures. With new environmental regulations increasingly requiring the sector to demonstrate measurable reductions, operators are looking to implement changes that are both compliant and deliver cost savings.

Best Western Plus, a South London hotel with 107 rooms, has approximately 45,000 guests a year. Each guest uses about 340 litres of water per day, with each shower using 12-15 litres of water a minute, adding up quickly across hundreds of daily showers. Earlier in the year the hotel management chose a water-saving showerhead from Econovate, a UK-based company providing innovative, eco-friendly products, and the hotel saw an immediate reduction in usage.

placeholder image — The water-saving Gjosa GS3 showerhead

Econovate spokesman Atal Popalzai said the water-saving Gjosa GS3 showerhead, which was used by the hotel, was engineered by the designer behind Swatch watches and has been proven to reduce water and energy use by up to 65%.

While the hotel experiment demonstrated its use in large properties such as hotels, he said it’s also ideal for practical homeowners who want to save water and money.

“The micro-droplet technology used in the Gjosa GS3 showerhead reduces the water and energy used while still giving you a comfortable shower experience. Homeowners tell us they find it easy to install and maintain, and that they feel good about cutting water waste,” he said.

Econovate will be exhibiting at the London Homebuilding & Renovating Show which is set to showcase a multitude of innovations from over 250 exhibitors and provide advice from the biggest cast of property experts under one roof.

Free show tickets are available at: https://www.homebuildingshow.co.uk/pr-general-outlets