WHAT IS RAINWATER HARVESTING?
Rainwater Harvesting has been around for thousands of years, in one form or another. The process is to run rainwater from the roof, down the down pipe and into a storage tank, via a filtration system, which is either built into the down pipes or built into an underground tank.
All Rainwater Harvesting Systems should have an overflow device so when your tank fills up, excess water gets discharged through the overflow device to a soakaway, watercourse or drainage system.
Rainwater can be used for:
- Flushing toilets
- Washing machines
- Watering the garden
- Washing the car
- Cleaning patios
- Topping up swimming pools or hot tubs
- Filling ponds
The rainwater is pumped to the appliances via a pump either directly or via a gravity feed system.
BENEFITS OF RAINWATER HARVESTING
According to the Environment Agency, each person in the UK uses in the region of 150 litres of drinking quality water every day.
By installing a rainwater harvesting system you will do more than help protect the environment:
- Reduce your incoming water bills by around 50%.
- Planners look more favourable on planning applications where green credentials are incorporated.
- Provide your garden with water during a hose pipe ban.
- Reduce flood risk. Rainwater harvesting acts as part of a SUDS (Sustainable Urban Drainage System).
- Provide your home with soft, lime scale free water for washing machines and toilets; helping to prevent breakdowns and reducing the amount of detergent needed.
- Your garden will thank you as it prefers rainwater to mains water because it does not contain chemicals.
QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING A RAINWATER HARVESTING SYSTEM
- What will I use the water for?
- Do I need a Garden System, A Direct System or a Gravity System?
- Which tank is right for me, above ground or below ground? Shallow dig or Deep dig?
- What size tank do I need?
- Will I need a submerged pump?
We will be happy to book you in for a site visit, discuss what you may need and provide you with a quote for your Rainwater Harvesting requirements.
