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Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater harvesting is a not a new concept in the UK and rain collecting systems can work very efficiently.

Rainwater may be used for gardening, toilet flushing, industrial washing, dust damping, cooling, and agricultural water. Through careful selection of system components Riach Contracting can provide a very cost effective rainwater harvesting system designed to suit your needs.

We have designed and installed a Rain Water Harvesting System at our own farm near Domestic Rainwater System at Northbank Farm
St. Andrews and are keen to show people this as a working example. (Images Right)

 The benefits of using Soft Rainwater
* More efficient washing, saving up to 50% on washing powder.
* Washing machines don't become furred up with lime.
* No lime scale/salt build up in toilets and urinals.

A major contribution to Sustainable Drainage Systems
* Help to alleviate flooding and runoff problems.
* Reduce pressure on the water environment
* Reduce the burden on stretched water supply and sewerage systems
 
Eco-friendly
Saves us all the energy and carbon consumed in the production of treated water.
 
There is no better water for your garden and plant irrigation.  
 
Economical
Saves you money on your metered water bill.

The collection and use of rain water is not necessarily an intrusive process and it is entirely possible to significantly reduce your impact on water resources with a simple and well thought-out system.

What?
Rainwater harvesting is simply the collection of water which falls upon your roof. This is not new technology, but has been replaced in recent times by the reliable mains water supply upon which most of us are now dependant.

Why?
The demand on our already strained mains water supply is rising; by collecting rainwater at source it is possible to significantly reduce this demand. Rainwater is a valuable resource and in almost all U.K cases it is allowed to disappear down the drain.

It simply doesn’t make sense for the water that falls on our roof to be channelled into costly water treatment plants, brought up to potable standard, and then brought back to you for watering your garden or washing the car.

How?
RWH can be as simple or as complex as you like. It is important to consider a system, which will provide the best overall gain for you and for the environment. This does not necessarily mean shooting for excellence, when the cost of such a system may be prohibitive. It is far better to look at a system which is affordable and addresses the key elements of your water usage.

  
Agricultural buildings - dairy sheds and wide span commercial buildings with large roof areas ideal for rainwater harvesting systems. Tree trunks in the foreground, metal farm gate and stone wall in the middle distance and buildings in the background. Image copyright Sandy Riach.
Wide span agricultural buildings with large roof areas ideal for rainwater harvesting systems. Image copyright Sandy Riach.

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