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With water becoming an increasingly costly and regulated commodity, rainwater harvesting is an attractive option saving both money and precious water resources. And what better way to save resources than by using the rain that falls on a property’s roof and storing it in a Tuffa Rainwater Tank?
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In a domestic setting rainwater can be used for flushing toilets, washing machines and outside use including gardening. These applications account for around 50% of total water use.
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If you are on a water meter then rainwater harvesting can save you around 50% of your domestic bill (around £215 annually) or up to around 85% on your commercial and agricultural bill.
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A rainwater harvesting system consists of a tank, filter and a pump where required. The costs of a tank ranges from around £350 to £2,000. A basic filter & diverter costs around £50 whereas a full kit including overflow siphon and calmed inlet costs between £300 to £800 depending upon the roof size. Where required a pump costs between £550 to £900 depending upon the size of the tank and whether mains top-up is required. Based on these calculations a full rainwater harvesting system costs between £400 to £3,500.
Yes, according to Fresh Water Habitats fish and other wildlife prefer untreated rainwater which contains fewer chemicals and chlorine. Rainwater harvesting is a great solution for ponds which require regular top-ups.