A sponsored post on behalf of Freeflush.
Top Reasons to Harvest Your Rainwater
RAINWATER IS FREE, BUT THE SUPPLY IS NOT DEPENDABLE!
It
rains a lot in the UK. Despite
significant regional and seasonal variations there’s an average of 800 mm per
year in the east / southeast and typically more than twice that in western
parts of the UK. (Averaged over a 30-year period.)
IT”S
GREEN (NOT LITERALLY!) AND GOOD FOR YOUR GARDEN.
Rainwater
is naturally softer than tap water and hasn’t been treated with chlorine. You
could say it’s what Nature intended!
WHY
PAY FOR SOMETHING WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE TO?
Once
your rainwater harvesting system is in place, it’s like someone’s putting money
into your pocket every time it rains, in perpetuity. Save mains water usage and
you save money – it’s as simple as that. A nifty rainwater harvesting calculator.
SMART
GARDENING
If
your garden is lower than your house (and your rainwater storage container),
you can emulate the Romans and have a gravity fed system that drought-proofs your lawn. Put a water butt anywhere
in the garden and connect it with a permanent hose. As long as there’s no air
in the system, it refills itself. No more unreeling / reeling to water the
garden – think of the time you’ll save and all the other garden jobs you can do
instead (sorry about that!).
ECO
CREDENTIALS ARE GOOD FOR YOUR BUSINESS PROFILE
Increasingly,
it’s not just about your product or service; it’s about your company’s values
as well. Whether or not your business has an environmental component, rainwater
harvesting demonstrates your commitment to sustainability and conserving
resources. Wearing kaftans and chanting are optional!
CONTINGENCY
PLANNING
Unfortunately, mains water supply leaks and disruptions happen, affecting residential and business customers. Harvesting water can ensure
you’re never caught short again! Rainwater can be used to flush toilets, can be filtered for drinking, and you can even wash the car for free with it. Not all
with the same water though – that would just be wrong.
Freeflush design and supply rainwater harvesting systems, helping businesses and consumers save water and the
environment.
