What does SWEL mean for me?

Whether your business is at risk of flooding or you wish to manage your water usage more effectively SWEL can offer you free advice and support to allow you to take advantage of the significant business benefits available.

Why do I need to save water?

Managing your water usage can not only give you enormous scope for savings but it could also enhance your image in the community as an environmentally responsible business. It also allows you to make a valuable contribution to the welfare of future generations.

What techniques can be used to achieve water efficiency?

SWEL can help to raise staff awareness, monitor consumption of water within the business and advise on issues such as the treatment and recycling of process water.
Flooding has never affected me so how can SWEL help?

Floods follow natural contours of the ground therefore an area that may flood could be some distance from a river. Flooding can also occur from other sources such as groundwater and surface water run-off, both of which are very difficult to predict. Therefore, just because you haven’t been flooded in recent years doesn’t mean you won’t be flooded in the future. SWEL can help your business improve resilience to a flooding event.
Who is eligible for support?

Any business in Lancashire can take advantage of the free support available through the SWEL project.
How can I get involved with the SWEL project?
You can get involved either by phone or email or by attending events hosted by the SWEL programme.