Rainwater harvesting is the collection of water that would otherwise have gone down the drain, into the ground or lost through evaporation.

Water is a precious commodity that we almost take for granted.  Vast parts of the world have a very limited supply of fresh water but here in the UK we allow so much fresh water to be wasted; however even in the UK we are now suffering ‘water stress’  with areas of the south east now having less water available than areas of the Mediterranean and even the middle east!

Large surfaces such as roofs are ideal for rainwater harvesting - it is surprising how much water can be collected from roof tops. With every inch that falls on a surface of 1000 square feet, it is possible to collect approximately 600 gallons of water.  This water can be used to flush toilets, water gardens and even be used in washing machines; this could dramatically reduce the pressure on water resources and your bills.

Rainwater harvesting systems can be installed in both new and existing buildings.

A typical rainwater harvesting system comprises of a collection space [your house, conservatory or even shed roof], a filter and a means of storage [usually a large tank] either above or below ground.(2500 litres and upwards) A pump then can either supply a header tank or can pressurize pipe work directly to supply toilets and washing machines.

Above ground tanks can easily be linked to each other to expand your rainwater collection system as needed.