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WPL Carat Rainwater BrochureRAINWATER HARVESTINGDomestic and Commercial Solutions Domestic Rainwater Harvesting An introduction The Need for Rainwater Harvesting In todays climate, water is an expensive commodity. As a result of an increase in demand, and water reserves continuing to decline, the amount available to us is falling and water charges are continuing to increase year on year. Despite the fact that England and Wales appear to have plenty of rain, our growing population and the potential changes in climate mean that our water resources are under pressure. The large number of new houses due to be built over the next few years will increase the competition for available water between the environment and people, especially in the South-East of England which has low water resource availability. Reducing demand for mains water can help to reconcile these competing needs. One way of reducing demand is to use a rainwater harvesting system to provide water for domestic uses. Our Climate Climate change is forecast to have a two-fold impact on water resources. It will reduce the amount of water available for public supply and it will increase customer demand for water, particularly in the garden. The latest predictions also suggest that we can expect warmer winters and drier, hotter summers. Legislation Legislation was introduced by the Government in 2006 to give water companies the right to compulsorily meter all of its customers. Currently 40% of UK residents have a water meter installed, however this legislation is looking to increase this to 90% over the next 10 years to provide an estimated water saving of 10-15%. The Benefits Up to 50% of the drinking water that is currently used can be safely replaced with rainwater without any inconvenience. Rainwater, often referred to as soft water, can be efficiently harvested and used for applications such as laundry, flushing toilets, general cleaning, car cleaning and garden irrigation.        Commercial Rainwater Harvesting Our Commercial Rainwater Harvesting System is ideal for a wide range of businesses, whether commercial or industrial. The main benefits are:  - The harvested water can be used for toilet flushing, laundry,general cleaning, washing cars and watering plants. Not to be used in applications where the water is used for human consumption such as drinking and food preparation. - Helps alliviate flood risks by collecting excess water - Provides a source of usable water during periods of lower rainfall The Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme has now been accredited to WPL’s new commercial rainwater harvesting system – the Eco Range. The ECA has been accredited to the WPL Eco Range by The Carbon Trust on behalf of the government. The Carbon Trust is a private company set up by the government to promote solutions tackling climate change. The ECA scheme allows businesses to claim 100% first year tax relief on their qualifying capital expenditure. Businesses can write off the whole of the capital cost of their investment against their taxable profits of the period during which they make the investment (for further information please visit www.eca.gov.uk/energy). ‘Water is an increasingly expensive resource with mains, sewerage and trade effluent charges all rising. Reducing your water consumption is one of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to achieve cost savings - just taking simple measures can cut figures by 50%.’ (Envirowise http://www.envirowise.gov.uk/water) WPL Commercial Eco Range Benefits - Fully packaged automatic system - Features the latest in low noise self-priming pumps - All units come with direct feed, duty assist and duty standby as standard - Floating suction pump with a micro filter suspended beneath the surface to ensure the water taken is at the optimum level of cleanliness. - Full design and advisory service available & bespoke systems available for special requirements - Tank range approved for the ECA includes 25m3, 50m3, 60m3 and 70m3 - Internal and external filters are are available for roof size from 200 m2 to 1500 m2 - Easily accessible ‘out of tank’ filters resulting in no confined space entry required for service and maintenance  Developer’s Rainwater Harvesting Sustainable Homes In December 2006 the Government introduced the code for sustainable homes which was described as bringing ‘a step-change in sustainable home building practice’. It is a standard with the key elements of home design and construction which will affect the sustainability of a new home. It is also the reference document which will form the basis for future developments in building regulations. The code is designed to benefit the environment, home builders, social housing providers and consumers. Within the code is a set of sustainable design principles which include: water and surface water run-off. The code uses a sustainability rating system which uses ‘stars’ to demonstrate the overall sustainability of a home. The range is from 1-6 stars. Six stars indicate exemplar development in sustainability terms. A growing number of planners and developers’ customers are already asking for the design and construction to be at a 5 or 6 star rating. WPL rainwater harvesting systems are designed to provide sufficient water for a property to have 21 days water storage capacity and this reduces the potable water consumption to be significantly less than 80 litres per person per day thereby enabling an immediate 6 star rating.    WPL Limited Units 1 & 2 Aston Road Waterlooville Hampshire PO7 7UX United Kingdom Tel: (+44) 0 845 4504819 Fax: (+44) 0 23 92242624 email: enquiries@wpl.co.uk www.wpl.co.uk  WPL Ltd - Environmental Wastewater Solutions WPL provide innovative and reliable wastewater treatment, rainwater harvesting and grease management systems. WPL supply products for domestic, commercial and industrial markets as well as holding a prominent position as a supplier to the water utilities.As an internationally recognised leader in the design, manufacture and supply of both standardised, and bespoke environmental solutions, WPL is dedicated to ensure the provision of high quality products and services. Highly qualified staff guide the customers through the purchasing process and offer strong after sales support, providing them with a fully satisfactory buying experience. WPL rigorously fulfils its vision of protecting the environment by delivering reliable wastewater solutions. A strong focus on quality and compliance ensures that all wastewater treatment systems are designed to work within the guidelines of the British Water Codeof Practice and exceed all present and proposed discharge consent standards enforced by the Environment Agency, SEPA and other European regulatory authorities. WPL Limited registered in England & Wales NI 2583411 VAT No. 568 3801 15. WPL Limited has a policy of continual product development and the above information may be subject to change without notice. WPL Limited are fully compliant with the British Water Code of Practice.  |
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