Rainwater Harvesting

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Rainwater Harvesting Products

Rainwater Harvesting SuperEconomy
Rainwater Harvesting Ecosub+
Rainwater Harvesting Ecosub+1
Domestic Rainwater Harvesting
Commercial Rainwater Harvesting
Water Butts

 

Rainwater Harvesting Benefits

  • Save money on water meters
  • Reduce the chance of hose pipe bans
  • Better for plants

Commercial Rainwater
Harvesting Kit

 

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Rainwater Harvesting and Water Tanks

Climate change has and will continue to play a big part in our lives. The demand for water resources has risen however the availablity of water has declind. Along with these problems, homes and businesses are across the UK are being fitted with water meters, which means water is now even more expensive.

Recycling your rainwater has many advantages, first being; its free, you can store as much as you want then reuse it how you want. Second is that rainwater is softer then tap water, which means that if you were to use the rainwater in you washing machine lime scale would take longer to appear. If you were using the water for you garden, then some plants respond better to rainwater than tap water.

Rainwater-Collection

  • Helps prevent hose pipe bans
  • Can be used inside the house aswell as the garden
  • Can be filtered for drinking water
  • Underground water tanks are not essential
  • Save money, especially if your on a water meter

Grey Water Facts

  • Grey water is waste water from baths, sinks, showers etc.
  • Use grey as soon as possible as it starts to smell
  • DO NOT use grey water on pot plants.
  • Can be filter in the same way as your rainwater
  • DO NOT Drink Grey Water
Garden Rainwater Collection
Domestic Rainwater Collection
Commercial Rainwater Collection

Quick Tips

Rainwater Collection

You don't need a large water tank to harvest rainwater, you could simply have a water butt which you can collect the rainwater from your down pipe, connect a simple pump and thats it.

Grey issues

When it comes to grey water it is a bit of a "grey area", 'what can i recycle?', 'is it safe'. Read our grey water page hopefully it will help

Why should we harvest rainwater?

We use 70% water today than we did 40 years

By reducing your water usage you can:

  • Save money on our water bills (especially if your on a water meter)

  • Reduce the possibility of a drought, which will lead to a hosepipe ban.

  • Reduce the damage which is done to wildlife in wetlands, reservoir and rivers.

Water Usage

How much is the water you let go down the plughole worth? and could you save it?

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Bath water

80 Litres

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Average Shower

30 - 35 litres

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Average Shower (using power shower)

90Litres

Single Toilet Flush

8 - 9 Litres

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General Water Use

25 - 30 Litres

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Washing Machine

60 Litres

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Dishwasher

40 Litres

 

Watering the Garden using a Watering Can

7 - 9 litres (per full can)

 

Car Wash using a Bucket (avg 1hr wash)

15 Litres

 

Car Wash Hose using a Hose(avg 1hr wash)

540 Ltr/Hr

Rainwater Harvesting Use

DIY Rainwater Harvesting In Garden

No matter how much it rains in Britain we always seem to need more water for our plants and gardens. By collecting your rainwater in an underground water tank, you we have a constant supply of water. These rainwater harvesting systems can be connected straight into you exisiting irrigation system them will never have to worry about your plants and garden not being water when you're on holiday.

Once your system is setup their is no end to the uses of the water you save. You can connect a pressure washer to the tap outlet and use the rainwater to wash your car or even clean your patio.


Read more on Rainwater Harvesting in the Garden


Underground water tanks don't have to be sunk in ground;, they can be installed under patios or under decking as shown (right). All accessories such as water pumps, filters and fittings can still be installed.

Commercial/Industry Use - Schools / Collages / Universities / Hotels / Workplaces

How much water do you think you use in your work place? Or how much water do you think is used in hotels/B&B's, you could save money on your water bill by using rainwater. One of the best things about Ecosure Rainwater Harvesting Tanks is that they can connect together give you a larger volume of water, then, just like a normal house hold system, the water can be recycled back into the header tank of the building then reused when someone flushes the toilet or turns on the tap.

Rainwater Collection FAQ's

Q: I have a high water table and feel an underground water would not be suitable for me, what should i do?

A: High water tables are not uncommon, installing an underground can be down, however this would mean you encasing the entire tank in concrete. Otherwise if you still feel unsure about an underground water tank then you could have a large water tank over ground or a number of water butts connected together.

Q: Can I install a rainwater harvesting system in a existing house?

A: Yes a rainwater harvesting system can be install at anytime, however if you are thinking of a new build you are better to install while at the footing stage of the build.

Rainwater Harvesting Links

Rainwater-Harvesting.biz
www.rainwater-harvesting.biz

Water-Tanks.net
www.water-tanks.net

Water-Butts.net
www.water-butts.net

RainwaterCollection.eu
www.rainwatercollection.eu

Rainwater Collection
www.rainwater-collection.net

Rainwater Tanks
www.rapidplumbing.co.uk

Rainwater Harvesing Pumps
www.pumps4.co.uk

 

 

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