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“If no action is taken between 2025 and 2050 around 3,435 million extra litres of water per day will be needed for public water supply to address future pressures.”   The Environment Agency produced a report representing their findings about the future demands of potable water in the UK. Scary reading with huge demands in… Read More

There are a number of factors to consider when deciding on a shallow or deep dig for the installation of your rainwater harvesting tank. For example, a shallow dig is a great option if you want to minimise the depth of excavation work, while on the other hand, a deep dig will reduce the overall… Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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