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Rainwater harvesting

What is Rainwater harvesting?

Collection and storage of rainwater, to then re-use within house and garden.

Why Rainwater harvesting?

- Reduce water bills

- Have soft, lime scale free water for washing machines and toilets

- Earn brownie points in case of planning permissions

- Water your garden, even during a hose pipe ban

- Building control limits amount of surface water run off into drains- on new build homes, harvesting could be an effective way to deal with this

What to use rainwater for?

- Garden irrigation

- Toilet flushing

- Car washing

- Laundry

- Drinking and bathing- although not very common

What are the options and costs involved?

- Water butts <£100

- Storage Tank with pump for gardens, car washing and other external requirements <£1k

- Storage Tank with pumps, pipes, mains back up and control system for whole house

Filtering and disinfecting systems to be included £3k-£4k

With rain water shortages happening even in a rainy country like the UK, Rainwater Harvesting is becoming a popular choice. If you are looking to renovate your property, do consider this a great option- make your home sustainable!