A rainwater harvesting system is responsible for catching up the water flow from your roof – rainwater that would usually just flow off down the drain. It is important to make use of a an accredited installer to ensure you have the best system for harvesting quality water. The system entails a water tank being […]
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Water Awareness
SA is currently facing a water crisis which is likely to become worse in the near future with strict water restrictions being imposed throughout the country. The Water Crisis is due to a number of reasons such as: The lack of rain in our catchment areas to fill our dams mainly due to the El […]
How does the Municipality charge you for water ?
Most municipalities have a two tier billing system for water. Municipalities use the term kl (kiloliter where 1kl = 1000 liters) As a user you are billed for the water that you consume or use and then you are billed for the water that you discharge into the sewer system after it has been used. […]
Average Monthly Rainfall for the Durban Area:
RainWater Harvester will install your system effectively. Month Mean rainfall (mm) January 124 February 142 March 113 April 98 May 35 June 34 July 48 August 35 September 65 October 107 November 121 December 118 Annual totals 1040 RainWater Harvester will install your system so you can reduce your Water Bill and Save.
RainWater Recovery Factor for October in Durban: Example….
Durban Mean Rainfall for October = 107 mm Rainfall Recovery Factor for October = 95% Water Use without RainWater Harvesting = 40 kilo liter Water Use with RainWater Harvesting = 10 kilo liter Water Bill without RainWater Harvesting = R 1226.00 Water Bill with RainWater Harvesting = R 306.00 SAVING with RainWater Harvesting = R […]
Water Wise Pool Rules – to keep water in the pool:
1. No bombing or excessive splashing. 2. Drip dry on the top step so the water goes back into the pool 3. Ask pool users to top it up with a bucket so they are aware of the amount of water being used 4. Only run pool fountains and waterfalls when you’re entertaining, as they […]
WATER WISE SWIMMING POOLS
There are approximately 168,000 swimming pools situated throughout South Africa. A typical residential swimming pool can hold anything between 20,000 to 80,000L of water. Wind, Sun and Humidity all contribute to Evaporation of your Pool Water. In a semi-arid country like S.A. the average evaporation rate during summer is between 6 – 8mm daily. For […]
Water saving tips for your home:
1. Checking for leaks in taps, pipes and dishwasher hoses is an easy way to reduce water wastage. 2. Remember, one leaking tap can waste more than 2,000L a month. 3. There’s no need to leave the tap running while you brush your teeth. Simply wet your toothbrush before you begin and use a glass […]
Did YOU Know…?
The Water we have in circulation is all the water we will ever have. There are no new sources of water, it does not rain down from outer space, nor can it spring anew from any natural process on earth……
Benefits of Using RainWater
1. Rainwater is good for you, it is extremely soft and only contains about 5 mg/l of dissolved solids compared to municipal water that contains about 400mg/l. 2. Rainwater does not contain any chlorine or sanitizing agent. All our systems use a process of Ultraviolet sterilization. 3. By having a rainwater capturing and storing system […]