News — Water Supply

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...

A good start into the New Year. Tanks have arrived on site and have been craned into their position. Another AQUALOOP combined Greywater Recycling and Rainwater Harvesting System in Christchurch pretty soon.