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1. Invest in Resilience To withstand a changing climate and growing populations, cities must be resilient to the unexpected. Identifying opportunities for rainwater harvesting, dams and underground storage, treating and reusing greywater and wastewater, and investing in water efficiency is key to boosting resilience to drought and increased water competition. 2. Understand Risks Many cities are experiencing growing water risks. Climate change is shifting cloud patterns and the hydrologic cycle in certain regions, making rainfall more variable and droughts more common and intense. At the same time, the world’s cities are growing at a rate of 3 million people per week, increasing competition...

Handover to the clients is coming up for this beautiful new dwelling located in the hills of Christchurch. Passive house design, careful selection of materials for the inside and outside, underfloor heating and solar panels will make this a healthy and sustainable home. The installation of a combined Greywater Recycling and Rainwater Harvesting system from ALOAQUA will save on potable water and sewage. In addition the rainwater tank helps to minimize the impact of the property on surface flooding. Greywater is available everyday and it makes perfect sense to capture, treat and reuse it for secondary use (toilets, irrigation, cleaning)....

Time to look into Rainwater Harvesting and Greywater Recycling. www.aloaqua.co.nz Christchurch water charges to be considered next year 123RF.COM Gardening is a major user of water, particularly in the Garden City. The Christchurch City Council will once again consider charging residents for the water they use. . Staff are working on a report on ways the city's water can be priced, which will likely include a volumetric charge. The issue will be included in next year's Long Term Plan (LTP) process. Water currently comes under a general rates bill, meaning water costs are tied to a property's value. A volumetric rate would charge for the amount...

A combined Rainwater Harvesting and Greywater Recycling System from ALOAQUA has been installed recently at a new development in New Brighton, Christchurch . Capturing rainwater and reusing (treated) greywater will save the owner not only potable water and sewage charges but is also better for the plants they intend to water with it. Benefits for the council are less stress on their infrastructure (storm water, potable water and sewage), less maintenance and less expenses.