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Rainstream. The Advantages Are Clear
The simple way to reduce mains water use, water bills & carbon footprint
What is rainwater harvesting?
Rainwater harvesting involves collecting rainwater that falls on a roof, storing it and
pumping it to the point of use when its needed. Instantly, the need for mains water is
dramatically reduced. So are the bills.
Now Is The Time
Water is a vital resource. The UN considers water to be a crucial world issue in the
21st century. Now is the time to safeguard our supply and protect our interests as
well as the environment.
Mains water is increasingly expensive. It's also increasingly problematic. It uses high levels of energy and chlorine. Supplies in some areas of the UK are severely limited
Steady Supply In All Weathers
By harvesting rainwater, a constant supply of water can be maintained whatever the
weather. In periods of heavy rain, rainwater harvesting takes pressure off the drains
and limits the potential for flooding. It also stores plentiful supplies of water for use
during the dry times.
Why Rainstream?
Rainstream is the rainwater harvesting system that outperforms. Our system uses
technology that has been rigorously tested across the world.
Rainstream blends brilliant design with superb quality materials. The result is absolute reliability. Rainstream is easy to run and simple to maintain. The system delivers year after year of trouble-free service.
Harvested Rainwater can be used for:
- Toilet Flushing
- Irrigation and Landscape Watering
- Cooling and Sprinkler Systems
- Vehicle Washing
- Swimming Pools
- Domestic and Commercial Laundry
New Build Essential
Rainwater harvesting is fast becoming a standard feature in new build designs. The
design and construction industry understands the integral part rainwater harvesting
plays in creating sustainable buildings.
How It Works
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Commercial System
Domestic System
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- Average domestic water consumption = 157 litres per day
- Average daily cost per household = 81 pence per day
- The average household water bill has increased 39.1% since 1989
- The roof on an average 4-bed family home captures more than 100,000 litres of rainwater each year**
- A typical family uses 70,000 litres of water each year on toilet flushing, clothes washing and outside use**
- One third of all water used in the home gets flushed down the toilet
- Rainharvesting can replace up to 50% of a household mains water consumption, and up to 85% on commercial installations
- Collecting rain from your roof reduces surface water by approximately 60%
per plot - Rainwater harvesting in Germany is over 100 times the current use in the UK
- Rainwater harvesting in the UK has increased by approximately 300% in the last two years
- The payback period can be as quick as 3 years on buildings with large roofs and a high non-potable water demand