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News Release from: Hydro International | Subject: Stormbank Pro rainwater harvesting
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 21 April 2008
Hydro launch Stormbank Pro rainwater
harvesting
Mains water savings of up to 40% and payback in as little as two years are promised by Hydro International's new StormBank Pro Advanced Rainwater Harvesting system for commercial and public buildings.
StormBank Pro brings water saving and sustainability within the reach of every building from small offices through to schools, hospitals and care homes The launch follows the successful introduction of Hydro International's StormBank domestic rainwater harvesting system last year
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 22 Apr 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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"Rainwater Harvesting is rapidly becoming accepted as a desirable feature of sustainable buildings," says Alex Stephenson, Director of Stormwater for Hydro International.
"Commercial rainwater harvesting systems need to be designed to meet the individual needs of the user, and it's important to consider design issues at an early stage.
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Hydro offers a comprehensive design and advisory service on rainwater harvesting to ensure water saving opportunities are maximised for each building".
"Rainwater harvesting has a demonstrable payback and many installations will pay for themselves in just a few years.
On larger commercial applications it can be possible to achieve quantity savings on mains water in the order of 35-40% with commensurate savings on commercial water rates.
"Rainwater harvesting also helps meet planning consent for developments by controlling stormwater discharge to the mains, and thus helps reduce the flood risk of storm water runoff from hard surface developments," he adds.
The Hydro StormBank Pro is available in three sizes of system to cover roof areas less than 300m2, between 300 m2 and 750 m2 and for developments with roof areas above 750 m2.
Each system comprises a storage tank, water filter and control panel offering easy installation and minimal maintenance at competitive prices.
The largest commercial StormBank Pro system can be computer connected to the building's management system.
All StormBank systems have mains water back-up for occasions when rainwater runs low.
Hydro's expertise in configuring a StormBank Pro system to meet specific needs of building users is based on extensive experience of the requirements of different types and sizes of application.
Hydro's concern for reducing the UK's water usage to help sustain the environment and control stormwater runoff flooding is reflected in its sponsorship of the Save The Rain campaign.
If you would like any further information on the Hydro's StormBank Pro or any of Hydro International's stormwater, wastewater and sewage treatment systems, please call 0800 269371.
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