RAINWATER HARVESTING
What is rainwater harvesting?
Rainwater harvesting is the collection, filtering, storage and distribution of rainwater. It can be used for irrigation, as an emergency supply of water or a complete off-the grid system. It can be stored in water tanks or reservoirs.
Benefits of rainwater harvesting
S.A. is aproaching physical water scarcity
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Rainwater harvesting systems are environmentally sound.
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Reduces municipal water demand
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Reduces sewerage outfall
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Reduces the capital needed for expensive dam building, and eliminates the need for new sewerage treatment works.
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Rainwater harvesting requires not change to your lifestyle.
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Stored water is available during future water outages.
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You have adequate water for irrigation.
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Very cost effective
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Storm water from roofs to street is almost eliminated.
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Large yet unobtrusive (out of sight) water tanks.
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Pipes from house to water tanks hidden underground.
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Reduces the need to top up swimming pools.
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Simple designs and concepts.
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Systems are very easy to maintain.
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Quick and easy to install. All work done in two days.
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Exempt from all forms of water restrictions.
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Personalized installation.
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Option of override during a power outage.
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Improves the quality of your lifestyle.
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You join the happy family of conservationists.
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Rainwater harvesting systems imbue one with passion to conserve.
