For anyone who is worried about the rising cost of your water bill there’s something you can do about it. Many homes are now on water meters through the country which can increase bills substantially. Fortunately it’s possible to reduce you water bill and help to protect the environment as well.

Rainwater collection is an idea that is around for millennia and is an extremely easy way to reduce the volume of water that you use each year. Rainwater that would otherwise be lost to waste is gathered by a number of methods and then may be used for a range of purposes. The vast majority of properties could reap the benefits of a rainwater harvesting system and there several options from which to choose. Some examples are:

Water Butt

This is the most economical and most straightforward method of harvesting rain. In essence this is just a large barrel that collects water from your down spouts. You may use the water that’s gathered to water your garden and perform other household tasks. Watering your plants with gathered rainwater is superior than using the mains source as rain is of course soft which virtually all plants prefer.

Rainwater Harvesting System

This is a more complicated collection process that is perfect for locations with lower levels of rain fall. The water which is gathered from the roof and other areas is taken by pipe to an underground storage tank. The water is filtered to get rid of any big items of debris while a settlement water tank will allow smaller items to settle on the bottom. Any water that is collected can then be moved to your header tank and put to use in household purposes. You can use it for flushing lavatories, washing and running home appliances such as washing machines however it will not be fit to consume.

Drinking Water

The rainwater which you collect could also be used for drinking water. To use as water to drink it must of course be sterilised and filtered. To turn rainwater into pure drinking water a sterilisation unit will have to be installed and also filters to get rid of any micro organisms.

There are many advantages to collecting rainwater to use in the home and garden. One of the primary advantages is the money that you can save by cutting your household water usage. Even a basic water butt can save you a great deal of money over its life time. As well as saving money you can also help to save the environment. Water management solutions by Total Eden.