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INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

This report describes work carried out with funding from the BRE Trust to examine whether or not people will accept the introduction of low flow water fittings to domestic buildings. It is aimed at:

• policymakers responsible for making decisions on regulations relating to water flow rates in domestic buildings

• practitioners and students of the construction industry, including architects, surveyors, quantity surveyors, planners and engineers

• manufacturers, installers and retailers of water fittings and appliances

• building developers

• owners of portfolios of domestic buildings, such as local authorities and other registered social landlords.

The report includes:

• an examination of European and UK policy

• a literature review of public attitudes and behaviour regarding water use

• an experiment using a specially designed test rig to test public opinion about low flow water fittings

• the results of a focus group

• the results of a survey of manufacturers and installers

• identification of organisations and schemes promoting water conservation in the UK

• conclusions and recommendations.