Resources : Grey water and Rain Water collection
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Domestic water use in the UK is high - we are officially the most water-stressed nation in the EU.
Water recycling
Grey water recycling -
Greywater recycling" is typically defined as being water from the bath,
shower, wash hand basin. The ideal situation for ‘Greywater’ is in living accommodation where sufficient amounts are
generated daily for reuse in toilets, washing machine and outside tap.
Take a look at the website of Freewater UK who can supply water recycling systems.
Rainwater
Rainwater harvesting -
is typically defined as being water collected from roofs via traditional guttering,
through down pipes to an underground tank(s). Delivered on demand by an in-tank submersible pump direct to toilets,
washing machine and outside tap use. More than 50% of mains water can be substituted by rainwater.
Rain Harvesting Association is the umbrella body for companies offering rain water collection systems and you may also be interested in the website of website of Rainharvesting Systems
Water consumption
Tips on reducing water consumption are available on the Environmant agency website at
Water saving tips
