Southeastern installs water meters to reduce water waste
The new system has already helped Southeastern identify and fix leaks at multiple sites, including Tonbridge Sidings, Otford, Higham and Slade Green.The company said that at the Slade Green depot an automatic alarm enabled the repair of a hidden leak that could have otherwise taken "weeks" to locate.The data allows Southeastern's sustainability team to distinguish the difference between genuine leaks and short-term consumption spikes caused by cleaning activities or drain unblocking. It added that the system can even detect the impact of faulty toilets and uncontrolled flushing, providing more accurate information than ever before.Peter Stapleton, Head of Facilities at Southeastern, said: "By rolling out automated metering, we can become far more accurate in the way we monitor and consume water."This programme marks an important milestone as we continue our journey to reduce waste and protect the environment we all share."
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