
Emergency Preparedness
Prepare for the unforeseen with our comprehensive contingency services, tailored to proactively safeguard your water supply and enhance operational resilience.
Comprehensive Water Crisis Protection
Water supply disruptions can cause costly downtime and serious operational risks. When the unexpected strikes, you need a trusted safety net to keep your business secure.
Our comprehensive emergency preparedness solutions ensure you're always ready - armed with the right contingency plans and immediate support when it matters most. Our goal is simple: to get there fast, protect your operation, and restore normalcy with minimal disruption. That’s why customers choose our market-leading SLA agreements - to guarantee rapid response and peace of mind.

Water Contingency Planning
Be prepared before a crisis hits. A tailored water contingency plan is your first line of defence, ensuring your business has a structured, step-by-step response in place for any supply disruption.
- Bespoke risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in your water supply.
- Custom response strategies to ensure business continuity.
- Pre-arranged emergency supply options, including tankers, tanks and bottled water reserves.
- Regulatory compliance guidance to meet industry standards and mitigate risks.
By covering these essential components, you’ll be equipped to respond effectively to water supply interruptions, minimising operational impact and ensuring uninterrupted service for you and your customers.

Guaranteed Emergency Response
When an unexpected water outage occurs, every minute counts. Our Emergency Response services and WaterTight packages ensure your business gets back up and running with a market-leading rapid response.
- Guaranteed emergency response within 4 hours (subject to terms).
- 24/7 nationwide coverage to restore critical water supply quickly.
- Dedicated emergency control team managing your response from first call to full resolution.
- Minimised downtime, reduced costs, and protection of your reputation.

Stay WaterTight
Our award-winning WaterTight assured response service sets a new standard in water crisis management, with a complete business solution that ensures your business stays operational even during a water crisis.
Winner of the Excellence in Business Continuity award in the Continuity Insurance and Risk Awards, our WaterTight solution is the most comprehensive business continuity planning service for water in the UK.
Key features
Rapid Response
Our manned control room operates 24/7, ready to respond at a moment’s notice. With industry-first SLAs, we ensure your specific water needs are met promptly and efficiently. Our proven track record in crisis management means you can trust us to deliver when it matters most.
Customised Services
We recognise that every business has unique requirements. Our tailored services are designed specifically for your operations, ensuring support for any special water needs, whether that’s guaranteed provision of potable water, deionised water, or softened water.
Nationwide Network
With access to the largest network of alternative water supply in the UK, we can quickly mobilise resources to meet your needs effectively. Whether you require tankering services, bottled water deliveries, or portable storage tanks, we’ve got you covered.
Quality Assurance
Your operations deserve the highest quality water. Our commitment to stringent quality standards means that you can trust the water supplied will always meet or exceed regulatory requirements.
Real-Time Monitoring
Stay informed with our real-time monitoring services and regular updates on your water supply status. We prioritise transparent communication, so you are always in the loop about your water resources.
Why Choose Water Direct?
Trusted Expertise
As the trusted go-to partner for water utilities, the public sector and commercial enterprises, our team bring a wealth of knowledge and capabilities in alternative water supply strategy and management that is unmatched.
Collaborative
At Water Direct, we see ourselves as an extension of your team. Leveraging our expertise and industry experience we design innovative, bespoke solutions that go beyond conventional offerings, to meet your unique requirements.
Tailored Solutions
We pride ourselves on our ability to craft water supply solutions for any scenario or need. Our deep understanding of sector-specific challenges ensures that our solutions are not just effective but transformative.
Your Trusted Ally
Whether you’re facing immediate challenges or planning for the long-term, our team create custom resilience strategies that directly address the operational challenges or vulnerabilities of your business.
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For further information
Call 0345 345 1725 anytime, the team is available 24/7
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