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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. 

Rainwater can provide safe and sufficient water in New Zealand and the Pacific. The potential of using rainwater effectively remains largely untapped, especially in urban/town areas, where water safety is a growing issue. At the same time, rainwater harvesting is not new. In fact, it has been practiced for many centuries: it is the collection and storage of rainwater for multiple use services. overall, it can be used for domestic purposes like flushing the toilet, washing and drinking or productive activities like irrigation. (Click Here) Rainwater harvesting is a sustainable alternative to other water supply options. It is economically viable, socially compatible and environmentally friendly....