Rainwater harvesting systems cut water costs

Fiona Bashford of Marley Plumbing and Drainage explains how a simple infiltration, soakaway system or a rainwater harvesting system can make managing unpredictable weather easier.

In response to the Met office's severe weather warning for Wales and South East England, Fiona Bashford of Marley Plumbing and Drainage comments: "Weather patterns are changing to bring more intense periods of rain and our existing drainage system is simply not able to cope with the volumes that fall in these downpours".

"The development of flood plains and other green areas adds to the problem as there is no space for flood water to run off".

"This all means that the flooding experienced last summer, which caused GBP3 billion worth of damage, could easily be repeated this year, despite efforts to strengthen flood defences in some areas".

"By investing in rainwater harvesting systems, savings can be achieved on water costs in the long term".

"The sophisticated below ground system can help manage rainwater run off in a storm situation: storing water and allowing it to soak away gradually as water levels reduce".

"These systems can also store water for use when drought strikes or simply as an alternative to mains water supply for non-potatable (non-drinking) water needs".

"Whilst is seems the British weather will remain as unpredictable as ever, a simple infiltration, soakaway system or a rainwater harvesting system can make managing the unpredictable easier".

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