Rain Water Storage Tank and Water Butt Facts
Average domestic water consumption = 157 litres per day (OFWAT) Average daily cost per household = 81 pence per day (OFWAT) The average household water bill has increased 39.1% since 1989 (OFWAT) The roof on an average 4-6 bedroom family home captures more than 100,000 litres of rainwater each year (UKRHA) A typical family uses 70,000 litres of water each year on toilet flushing, clothes washing and outside use (UKRHA) One third of all water used in the home is flushed down the toilet. Rain harvesting can replace up to 50% of a household mains water consumption, and up to 85% on commercial installations. Collecting rain from your roof reduces surface water by approximately 60% per plot. Rain water harvesting in the United Kingdom has increased by approximately 300% in the last two years. Payback period can be as quick as three years on buildings with large roofs and a high non-potable water demand.