The bathroom appliances new water rating system was highlighted on the BBC Today programme by Yvonne Orgill, chief executive of the Bathroom Manufacturers Association.
She explained to radio journalist, James Naughtie, and millions of listeners that the new rating system for appliances was designed ‘to help the consumer make an informed choice when purchasing new bathroom appliances.’
Orgill, says: “All we are asking the customer to do is Think, Look and Ask. We have an easy-to-use database of nearly 2000 water efficient products for bathrooms, which the public can access.
“It really is so simple. The grading system is a bit like the ‘rainbow’ colour performance scheme on energy labels. It will tell you what a particular WC, shower, or tap, for instance, uses to help you save money.“
She made the important point that bathroom manufacturers are and have worked really hard to reduce water consumption on domestic appliances and now our WCs use the least water in the world!
By observing the Water Label scheme and new water conservation products we could be saving significant money on our utility bills.
She explains: “We don’t use water, we waste it! We leave taps running, we don’t put plugs in, we spend too much time in the shower and, sometimes, we even take two or three a day!
‘This is just not necessary and we have to make sure that there is precious water for future generations!’
More information: www.bathroom-association.org