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The importance of self cleaning filters.
Self-cleaning filters are essential for rainwater harvesting systems because they help to keep the collected rainwater free of debris and contaminants. When rainwater is collected from rooftops or other surfaces, it can contain a variety of pollutants such as dirt, leaves, bird droppings, and chemicals from roofing materials. If these contaminants are not removed, they… Read More
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How to claim back VAT on new build homes.
Purchasing a new build home can be an exciting and complex process, with many financial considerations to keep in mind. One area that buyers should be aware of is VAT (Value Added Tax), which can be claimed back on certain new build properties. In this blog post, we’ll go over what VAT is, when it… Read More
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Pinch Punch…Another Utility Increase
An article written by the BBC has announced that water bills are due to increase by 7.5%. This means consumers will on average pay £31 more than last year, therefore the annual bill for an average household in England and Wales will hit £448 according to Water UK. Water UK has argued that… Read More
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Government Confirms Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010
After much anticipation, The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs have published a new report detailing their plans for the future of sustainable drainage systems, by implementing Schedule 3 of the Flood Act. You can read the full report by clicking here. The report outlines recommendations that will make sustainable drainage systems mandatory in… Read More
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Rainwater Harvesting is Officially “Pinned”
Rainwater Harvesting is Officially “Pinned” Pinterest has predicted that one of the biggest gardening trends of 2023 will be the idea of harvesting rain. Pinterest explained, ‘People have realized that reducing their ecological footprint and maintaining a luxe home aesthetic doesn’t have to be mutually exclusive. They’re embracing the beauty and elegance of natural materials… Read More
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Communication from Affinity Water
During November 2022, Affinity Water made the following announcement “Unless we all act now, together, there’ll be a shortage of water in the future. As we face climate change, population growth and an above-average use of water per person, we’ve made plans to invest in our network and bring in new sources of water. This… Read More
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How can Rainwater Harvesting help with hosepipe bans
2022 has been a tough year for your gardens. Several water providers have implemented hosepipe bans across the country and the Environment Agency have issued drought notices for most of the UK. It has long been perceived that we are an island surrounded by water and it always rains in the UK! The seasons are… Read More
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Water Neutrality and Rainwater Harvesting
“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 the… Read More
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Shallow vs deep dig – Considerations when installing your rainwater harvesting tank
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
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Will we learn from the energy crisis of today?
As we all know both from the media coverage and now the impact we are seeing on our living costs, the price of our energy is soaring. Due to the actions of a country 1000’s of miles away from the UK the cost of household and business energy bills are accelerating at a record breaking… Read More