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Rainwater Harvesting regulations in the UK – What you need to know before installation
Unlike in some states in the US and in many countries around the world, the UK does not currently regulate the collection and use of rainwater. That said, there is one exception, which we’ll outline in this mini guide. In its latest regulatory positioning statement released on 28th January 2021, the Environment Agency (EA) stated… Read More
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Incentives from Thames Water
Thames Water are offering incentives for customers in the Thames Water area from 1st April 2022 until 31st March 2023. Who is eligible? Anyone who is building a new property and requires a new water connection from Thames Water What are the requirements? 13.4 – Tier 2: Rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling / reuse: 13.4.1… Read More
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Rainwater harvesting tank – 5 steps to finding the right one for your property
Before handing over your hand earned cash for a rainwater harvesting tank, it’s best to make sure you’re buying the right one for your property. Far from a one-size-fits-all situation, rainwater tanks come in many shapes, types and capacities, so it’s wise to consider these five factors before making a purchase. Let’s get into it… Read More
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5 reasons why rainwater harvesting is important
There are many reasons to start harvesting rainwater, including financial, environmental, ecological and even community benefits. In this guide we’ll look at the 5 big benefits of collecting rainwater off of your house, garage or shed and using it instead of mains water. Why is rainwater harvesting important? Rainwater harvesting is becoming increasingly popular as… Read More
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Collecting rainwater for your home – How to get started in 5 steps
The rain that falls on your house is a free water supply, all you have to do is tap into it. In this guide we’ll look at what you need to do to start collecting rainwater from your roof, how to safely store it and what you can do with it around your home. 1.… Read More
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A guide to rainwater harvesting tank delivery
Delivery of your rainwater harvesting tank isn’t always included as a service by a tank seller, and if it is, it can still require you to offload the tank yourself. In this mini guide to rainwater harvesting tank delivery, we’ll look at everything you need to consider, as well shipping costs (our shipping is included… Read More
Environment
Flushing The Toilet With Rainwater
What thought do you give to flushing the toilet? An odd question, granted, because many people would probably answer, “not a lot, why?”. Which is understandable, after all, life is busy, we get it. We’re made to feel guilty about all manner of things we do too much of or don’t do enough of. Drinking… Read More
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What is WRAS Approval
Firstly WRAS stands for Water Regulations Approval Scheme The statement on the WRAS website : The purpose of WRAS is to contribute to the protection of public health by preventing contamination of public water supplies and encouraging the efficient use of water by promoting and facilitating compliance with the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations and… Read More
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Looking After Our Reservoirs
Using Rainwater Harvesting could cut your mains water usage by to 50%! Image the difference it would make to our water reservoirs if all new homes could effectively reduce their water consumption by up to 50% and industry could reduce its consumption by similar levels. Reservoirs are very very expensive to build and the impact… Read More