If you’re concerned about the increasing cost of your water bill there is something that you can do about it. Many properties are now on water meters over the country which can increase bills significantly. Fortunately it is possible to reduce you water bill and help to protect the environment as well.
Rainwater collection is an idea that is around for millennia and is a very easy way to reduce the quantity of water that you use each year. Rainwater which would usually just run down the drain is instead gathered and put to good use around the home. A rainwater collection system can be installed to both new and old properties with a selection of systems available. Examples include:
Water Butt
This is the simplest method of collecting rainwater. It’s simplya water barrel that is connected to the down pipe drain from the roof. The water that’s collected can be used to water the garden and other domestic chores such as washing the car.
Rainwater Harvesting System
This is a more complex collection process that is perfect for locations with lower levels of rainfall. The water that’s gathered from the roof and other areas is taken by pipe to an underground storage water tank. The water is then filtered to eliminate any pieces of debris in it and a settlement water tank is used so smaller sized items of debris fall to the bottom. The clean water that is collected can then be pumped to your loft header tank. If there is not enough saved water to fill the water tank more may be added from the mains supply.
Drinking Water
Collected rainwater can also be used as drinking water. To use as water to drink it must obviously be sterilised and filtered. To make rainwater potable a sterilisation unit must be fitted as well as 25 and 5 micron filters.
There are lots of good reasons why you ought to start collecting rainwater that would otherwise be wasted. One of the greatest is obviously the fact that it can lower your domestic water bill substantially. Even the installation of a basic water butt can make large savings within a few years. In addition to monetary advantages there are of course a number of environmental benefits. Water management solutions by Total Eden.