Rain Water Harvesting
Why should we do it?
Rainwater harvesting is not a new concept but recently its popularity has increased with the recognition that mains tap water is becoming a precious commodity. Rainwater offers a sustainable, environmental, free alternative to purified water for non-potable use.
The extreme weather of January 2010 in Ireland has encouraged us as a country to look at our water utilisation. Extreme flooding in some areas for prolonged periods followed by weeks of sub zero temperatures left households and businesses struggling for a mains water supply. Reasons for this included taps left running to prevent pipes from freezing, coupled with poorly maintained mains infrastructure. Relying on the mains supply as the only supply left us in a vulnerable position.
NOTE: All non-domestic water users in Ireland pay water rates. Rates are calculated on usage which is monitored via a water meter installed on the property.
Charges for metered water supplies:
Water charge is €1.42 per m3
Wastewater charge is €1.23 per m3
Meter retail is €40.00 per annum
The extreme weather of January 2010 in Ireland has encouraged us as a country to look at our water utilisation. Extreme flooding in some areas for prolonged periods followed by weeks of sub zero temperatures left households and businesses struggling for a mains water supply. Reasons for this included taps left running to prevent pipes from freezing, coupled with poorly maintained mains infrastructure. Relying on the mains supply as the only supply left us in a vulnerable position.
NOTE: All non-domestic water users in Ireland pay water rates. Rates are calculated on usage which is monitored via a water meter installed on the property.
Charges for metered water supplies:
Water charge is €1.42 per m3
Wastewater charge is €1.23 per m3
Meter retail is €40.00 per annum
