Introduction

A cricket club, located in a town in the northeast of England, has been a key venue for both local cricket matches and international fixtures since its opening in 1995.

Demeter began providing water monitoring services to the club in 2020, during the COVID-19 lockdown, with limited operational activity. Since 2022, when operations returned to normal, we have been actively working with the club to reduce its water usage and associated costs.

Before Active Monitoring: Where They Were

In 2022, the club’s average daily water usage was 26,700 litres. A holistic approach to water efficiency was needed. Working with the club, our monitoring service identified a number of areas where water wastage could be reduced, including irrigation systems, toilet facilities, and low-level underground leaks.

After Active Monitoring: Where They Are Now

Through working together, continually monitoring usage and data driven actions, water usage decreased significantly over the next two years. By 2023, the daily average dropped to 21,600 litres, a 19% reduction from the previous year. By 2024, water consumption further decreased to 16,700 litres per day, representing a 37.5% reduction from 2022 levels.

Outcome

The sustained efforts in reducing water wastage have resulted in significant savings for the club:

• 2022: Average usage of 26,700 litres per day
• 2023: Reduced to 21,600 litres per day (19% reduction)
• 2024: Reduced further to 16,700 litres per day (37.5% reduction from 2022)

The Impact

Through holistic water monitoring and strategic analysis, Durham County Cricket Club achieved:

• 37.5% reduction in water usage from 2022 to 2024
• 3,650,000 litres of water saved annually
• £11,000 in annual cost savings

This case exemplifies how a comprehensive approach to water management, driven by data driven actions and expert advice, can lead to sustainable savings, benefiting both the environment and the club’s bottom line.