Case Studies
Garden System Case Study – The White House – Surrey
Homeowner wanted to improve watering capabilities following an exciting garden makeover. Client: Homeowner Project Size: Garden Makeover Type of System: 7500 Litre Garden System Location: Surrey Completed: 2022 With growing concerns following a long hot and dry summer it was sensible to consider watering capabilities. From capturing raindrops to nurturing plant life, a Surrey homeowner… Read More
Case Studies
Garden System Case Study – Ridgeview Barn
Nebury landowner had the desire to use natural resources where possible for their beautiful barn style new-build home. Client: Homeowner Project Size: Self-build Type of System: Garden System Location: Newbury Completed: 2023 With increasing concerns for the future of our water. We were appointed by the client to design an effective rainwater harvesting solution that… Read More
Case Studies
Direct Feed System Case Study – Orchard Close
Surrey homeowner looking to reduce water bills whilst undertaking renovations to their home. Client: Homeowner Project Size: Renovation Type of System: Direct Feed System Location: Surrey Completed: Ongoing (due to complete Summer ‘24) With growing concerns for the cost of living. We were appointed by the client to provide an effective rainwater harvesting solution that… Read More
Information
Water Company Business Plans and Ofwat wants to hear from you
Title: Rainwater Harvesting: A Sustainable Solution in the UK Water Companies’ New Business Plans Introduction: The UK’s water industry is at a crossroads, facing challenges of climate change, population growth, and increasing water demand. To tackle these issues head-on, water companies have presented innovative business plans to the Office of Water Services (Ofwat). Among the… Read More
Case Studies
Rain Activ Case Study – Park Lane, West Midlands
West Midlands landowner had the desire to build a 5 bedroom property on clay ground conditions which made a soakaway unviable. Connecting straight into the existing combined sewer was unacceptable. The project required an alternative attenuation solution to restrict the flow rate. Client: Homeowner Project Size: 5 Bedroom home Type of System: Rain Activ Attenuation… Read More
Products
Backup in a Box – Upgraded Version
The next generation Backup in a Box control unit providing a wireless solution with built in level sensor The new Backup in a Box PLUS provides you with the same realiable functionality as the current tried and tested Backup in a Box but with the ability to have a wireless sensor in the the underground… Read More
Environment
Thames Water’s Potential Collapse: Implications for UK Consumers and the Role of Rainwater Harvesting Systems
In a recent announcement, Thames Water Utilities Ltd has sent shockwaves through the United Kingdom as it faces the possibility of collapse. As the largest water and wastewater services company in the country, such a scenario could have significant ramifications for consumers nationwide. However, amidst this growing problem, one potential solution that deserves attention is… Read More
Environment, Information
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
Environment, Information
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
Information
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