Future droughts and shortages mean you should harvest water now

The latest Committee on Climate Change Report highlights a future risk of drought and water shortages to the country, across cities, towns and rural areas. This risk, along with more extreme weather, which is likely to cause floods that could put our traditional water sources in danger from disruption or contamination, make now the perfect time to invest in a rainwater harvesting system. 

Our range of DAB and Lowara pumps can be used to pump water from holding tanks, rainwater butts, wells and other sources, and use it for sprinkler systems to keep gardens, allotments or vegetable patches watered throughout a drought. They can also help provide water for emergency sanitation, car cleaning and other purposes.

With climate change also likely to see water prices increase, or restrictions imposed on water usage, these pumps can save you money in the long term, as people start to reuse the local natural water resources on their property, rather than just letting it flow or drain away. Using rainwater storage tanks and pumps can help you be more sustainable and reduce water bills in metered areas. Additional features like filtration pumps can make the water suitable for indoor use, bathing and drinking, to further reduce your impact on the environment and to help promote greener living. 

If the weather is as dry as predicted in future summers, then getting a system installed for winter will maximise your opportunity for capturing water, and being prepared to keep your lawn green, and fruit growing, whatever the increasingly unpredictable weather happens to be. If you are already helping conserve energy with solar power or smart homes, then smart water usage is a great next step to make your home even more eco-friendly. 

Based on the CCC report, the government and local councils are expected to make big changes in 2017/2018. This could rapidly affect supply and pricing for the water companies. So, now is the time to get to work on making your water usage more sustainable. Get in touch to see which of our products and services can help you weather the future climate, whatever happens.

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