Using a garden water butt has become increasingly popular as consumers realise that they can reduce their mains water usage for very little cost. By using a garden water butt you are doing what is known as rainwater harvesting, and there is more information on how you can also use this water around the home elsewhere on our site.
A garden water butt is a very simple and inexpensive way of saving water. There are a variety of styles and sizes of garden water butt available and these are usually fitted to a drainpipe. Water is then collected and any excess flows back down the drainpipe. This water can then be used around the garden or for washing the car, reducing the need for mains water. Of course, the water butt is heavily dependant on rainfall but it is usually only during the hottest months that the butt is empty due to the plentiful UK rainfall! If you have a large garden which requires a lot of water, think about installing more than one water butt in order to meet your needs.
As well as being ideal for homeowners a garden water butt can also be used effectively by businesses which require water for gardens. If a number of water butts are fitted around the building a large quantity of water can be collected.
A garden water butt can cost as little as £25 and can be easily fitted to a drainpipe yourself. DIY stores and some water companies offer garden water butts and many are able to deliver as they can be fairly bulky.
Please note that garden water butts do not actually lower the amount of water you use in your household or business so should be used in conjunction with other water efficiency measures. You can purchase your Garden Water Butt at Even Greener by clicking on the link below.
