News — Rainwater

Water stewardship is an extremely important aspect of good environmental practice for hotels. Many use reduced flow and flush in bathrooms, but how many are recycling water? Water re-use is becoming core to many companies’ sustainability efforts and it’s never been more important.  Freshwater withdrawals have increased globally by about 1% per year since the 1980s (UN, 2016) and it is estimated that water scarcity now affects 40% of the global population (CAWMA, 2007).  Even in the UK some areas are reporting difficulties in meeting demand. Hotels often do a lot to manage water consumption. Low flow taps and showers...

Water is the basis for the entire biosphere. Ponds, rivers, lakes, wetlands, and oceans are the habitat for myriad plants and animals and are a key component of the ecosystem. Groundwater is one of our main source of drinking water and a habitat. We use water for our food, daily hygiene, and recreational activities. Water also plays a key economic role as an energy source, transportation medium and raw material. Efficient protection and conservation of water resources are crucially important for biodiversity and sustainable use. www.aloaqua.co.nz  

Rainwater Harvesting - replaces municipal water with clean , soft and free rainwater. Greywater Reuse - slightly contaminated water from the bathroom (shower, tub, sink) and washing machine to reuse for toilet flushing, irrigation and cleaning purpose. Non-potable water from Septic Tanks - recycling of run-off from a septic system for toilet flushing and irrigation. Adiabatic Cooling - with rainwater much of the energy to cool buildings and cost for water softeners can be saved. more info under:          www.aloaqua.co.nz      

Some practical ways to reduce dependence on mains water and reduce your overall water usage include: Rainwater Harvesting - utilize rainwater from the roof and store in tanks for use inside and outside the home. Greywater Recycling - treat water from the bathroom (showers, baths and sink) to reuse for flushing toilets, the washing machine and irrigation. A well designed Greywater Recycling System can save up to 40% of potable water and also sewage - you use water twice! Adopt Water Wise habits - change the way you use water and use efficient products and appliances. - Look for water efficient...

What is "RAINWATER HARVESTING"? Rainwater harvesting (also called roof-water harvesting or - collection) involves the collection, storage and distribution from the roof, for use inside and outside the home or business. How can Rainwater be used?  For most rural communities rainwater is the only supply of water for human consumption, around 15% of New Zealanders rely on it for all requirements - drinking, cooking, bathing, laundry, toilet flushing through to watering the garden. This also applies for other communities around the world. Nowadays, even when mains or reticulated water supplies are available to communities, many people choose to use rainwater that...