Rainwater Harvesting
The
concept of capturing rainwater and storing it for later use is well
documented from pre-Roman times and on all the major continents, although
in industrialised countries, until recently, the practice had largely
died away with the introduction of reliable mains-supplied water. With
the ever-growing demand for water (and subsequent increases in cost),
and the known adverse impacts this can have on local environments, the
UK market demand for rainwater recycling systems is on the increase
- mirroring what has already taken place in other industrialised countries.
Currently, this
relatively new industry (insofar as the UK is concerned) is at an embryonic
stage and needs to work together to ensure that its benefits are brought
to as wide a market as possible. In so doing, the reputation of the
industry and its products needs to be safeguarded in the interests of
all parties and, in particular, the environment.
The UK Rainwater Harvesting Association has been launched to address this need.