Scottish Water, in partnership with the Energy Saving Trust and a number of developers, has launched a new initiative to increase its understanding of water efficiency.

One of the first developers to be a part of the trial is Miller Homes.

It is understood the project will aim to discover what measures work best in terms of water efficiency in new-build homes.

Scottish Water has said some of the homes in the trial will receive a visit from the Energy Saving Trust to promote water efficiency messages; it can then measure the effectiveness of the messages from the data supplied by the monitors. The trial involves installing some 2,000 water monitors on customers' supply pipes, which automatically send text messages with details on consumption data over a number of years.


Andy Wilson, Water Efficiency Project Manager, Scottish Water, said: "We approached Miller Homes who are collaborating with us, using one of their Edinburgh developments for the water efficiency trial.

"All of the homes will have monitors installed which measure water usage. We are currently installing the monitors and the Energy Saving Trust is visiting properties to ensure we know how many people are living there to help build our understanding of water use."

Stephen Mason, Customer Services Director, Miller Homes, added: "Miller Homes has an on-going commitment to continue developing the water efficiency of its homes. Our customers can rest assured that by buying new they are contributing to using less water and energy to go about their everyday lives.

"We are continuing to deliver high levels of comfort and expectations to our customers. Our homes are all installed with dual flush toilets and the latest taps, showers and radiators all use much less water and energy than those typically fitted before."

(JP/IT)