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Why Rainwater Harvesting?
Let me answer that with a question for you:
Why are you watering your garden, flushing your loo and washing your car with drinking water?
The pressure on the UK's valuable water resources has not been higher. The privatisation of the water companies with the inevitable chase for profits has led to increased cost and often a poorer service for householders and businesses alike. There has never been a better time to consider rainwater harvesting.
Water meters are becoming more and more prevelant with planning authorities starting to insist on their installation on all new builds and even where properties are extended! Rainwater harvesting can provide an excellent way to save on your water bills.
Open a newspaper at any time of year and the dreaded words "hosepipe ban" will stare you in the face. It is not long ago that such bans only occurred in the hottest, driest months of the year.
Ask any gardener about the effect of a drought order on their pride and joy and you will soon understand that this can be a very emotive subject. Rainwater harvesting is already popular with some gardeners although the size of the water butts in use means that water often runs out unless more than one water butt is installed.
rainwater harvesting news
more »2008-04-13: Impending Price Rise
Due to the continuing and increasing strength of the Euro, Raintec regretfully announce that prices will increase on our whole range from May 1st 2008. read more »
2008-04-04: A typical British summer
The coming summer is expected to be a 'typical British summer', according to long-range forecasts issued today. Summer temperatures across the UK are more likely to be warmer than average and rainfall near or above average for the three months of summer. read more »
2008-03-04: Another Record Dry Sunny Spell - And it's not summer yet!
Provisional Met Office figures have revealed record sunshine and below average rainfall for February 2008 read more »
2008-03-02: Raintec Join HTA
Raintec are pleased to announce their membership of the prestigeous Horticultural Trades Association. read more »
2008-01-30: Talking Property
Raintec will be appearing at the exciting 'Talking Property' expo at Newbury Corn Exchange on Friday 1st & Saturday 2nd February 2008. read more »
2008-01-19: **NEW** 2500 Litre Sub-Patio Tank
Raintec are proud to launch the new 2500L sub-patio tank from strategic partners Speidel. read more »
2007-12-22: Raintec Announce New Strategic Alliance with Speidel of Germany
Raintec are pleased to announce a new strategic alliance with Speidel-Behalterbau GmbH of Germany.
The inclusion of Speidel's superbly designed strong rainwater tanks to the range puts raintec at the forefront of UK rainwater harvesting goods supply. read more »
2007-10-22: New Hosepipe restrictions to Apply
Local water authorities will have the power to enforce an extended range of restrictions in the event of another hosepipe ban.
You will no longer be able to clean your windows, fill your paddling pool or jacuzzi, clean your patio or many of the other water uses that were previously exempt. read more »
The use of harvested rainwater can also reduce the need for expensive water softeners in hard water areas.
And if you cannot find any reasons to consider rainwater harvesting above, just consider how much power it takes to get that valuable drinking water onto your property. If you really want to be environmentally friendly, rainwater harvesting saves power (about half the cost of the water supplied) as well as keeping flourides, chlorine and other nasties off your plants.
