Do you collect rainwater in a waterbutt or something similar? Find out why its a great idea to save when you can. If you already do, have your say when it comes to saving rainwater with Our Rainwater’s nationwide survey. They want to find out if you are already capturing rainwater, using water butts, rainwater planters and even homemade devices. Their hope is this information will help them encourage others to get involved with capturing rainwater. So that collectively we can all make a positive difference.
Water is a limited and valuable resource, but is also essential for plant growth. To make the most of water, we should be saving rainwater, collect what you can, instead of using mains (tap) water. Plants don’t need perfectly clean water. In our gardens, we can help to avoid hosepipe bans in the future by using our water resources wisely. Here are other water saving tips from Thames water. A significant amount of energy and treatment are used to provide safe water to our homes. So by using stored rainwater or grey water in your garden it also lowers your carbon emissions. For more information go to RHS Water: collecting, storing and re-using.
Our Rainwater campaign
Our Rainwater wants to turn rainwater from something people dislike to making them value it as an important water resource. People see rainwater as bad, as they associate rainwater with rain and bad weather. Our Rainwater wants to change the minds With their ‘Engage the Nation’ campaign. They are setting out to inspire action across households, communities, and businesses to make rainwater harvesting the norm, not the exception. Rainwater needs managing and with proper management can help reduce the impact of flooding. It can also help tackle sewer spills and provide a better environment for us to live in and more positive impacts.
As our climate changes, it is important for us to manage our rainwater more effectively. Slowing the flow of rainwater into the drainage system helps to reduce surface water flooding and sewer spills into our rivers. Collecting and storing rainwater also supports gardens and plants during dry spells and it’s free!
By using rainwater where we can, we are helping to reduce the demand on our water supplies and our freshwater resources. Rainwater is great for watering plants and filling up garden ponds. It can also be used to wash the car and help you to save money on your water bill if your water is metered. By using water wisely we can all help to protect our environment.
By gathering insights and encouraging collective action, their aim is to create a future where rain isn’t wasted, but saved, reused, and made a part of everyday life. Together, we can all help build a smarter, more sustainable relationship with one of our most precious natural resources.
Our Rainwater Survey
Our Rainwater is helping gather views on how people across the UK are capturing rainwater – or why they’re not yet. This is about flooding, drought, sewer spills – and empowering communities to take practical action. It only takes 5 minutes and could help shape the future of water. 🌍
Take the rainwater survey now. Also, please share with friends, neighbours, and your community to help Engage the Nation.
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