Out of their depth: 94 per cent of Brits underestimate daily water use

Stuart Stone
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Water UK has today launched its first ever water saving campaign during the winter months, as a new report reveals the public has little idea of how much water they use

The body representing the UK water industry has urged Brits to become more "water savvy", after a major new survey found 94 per cent of people lack clarity over how much water they use each day. Two-thirds...

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