Thank you for joining Yes We Cam, our county’s biggest ever water-saving action. The results are in – and they’re incredible!
Together we’ve saved…
*July to December 2024 **From not treating, pumping or heating this water. Find out why saving water reduces CO2 emissions
easy ways to save
Shower for 2 mins
less than normal
Run the washing machine FULL in eco mode
Turn off the tap while
you brush your teeth
Wash up in a bowl, not
under a running tap
Ditch the hose for
a watering can
Use one button to
flush the toilet
Get water fit today
Find out how and where you use water in your home and discover easy ways to make savings. So you can get – and stay – water fit.
Do you have a leaky loo?
Leaks inside your home can cause damage, and if you have a meter it could increase how much you pay. Follow the link below to find out how to get started.
why chalk streams matter
Cambridgeshire’s chalk streams are as unique as the Amazonian rainforest or Great Barrier Reef. This campaign’s mission was to protect and restore this English habitat to conserve it for years to come.
Cambridgeshire’s water problem
Your drinking water is supplied by aquifers, the same groundwater sources that supply our chalk streams. But climate change and modern water usage are combining to make Greater Cambridge seriously water stressed*.
*Environment Agency, 2021
We’re saving
water too
Saving water isn’t just something customers are asked to do. Cambridge Water is committed to protecting the region’s water supplies and is aiming to reduce leakage by over 15% by 2030.
