Water Supply and Resource Management
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Water may be supplied treated to potable standards via mains from a water provider or farmers may have their own supply such as a borehole, well or spring. Water quality and preventing wastage is important, the Water-Bye laws control how water is stored and distributed on farms
Rain Water Harvesting
Rainwater Harvesting:
an on-farm guide published by the Environment Agency November 2009
What is rainwater harvesting?
Rainwater harvesting (RWH) is the collection and use of rainwater falling onto buildings which would otherwise have gone down the drains, been lost through
evaporation, or soaked into the ground.
Buildings under construction present the ideal opportunity
to install a RWH system – or it can be added to existing
structures. A system may involve diverting drainage to a
tank or reservoir to collect water and if necessary, could
include treatment to improve water quality for specific
uses. Distribution pumps and pipes may also be required
to supply the water to where it is needed on-farm.
There is a RWH system to suit all needs and budgets.
It could simply be created by diverting roof gutters into
a storage tank or water butt, or it could be more complex
involving pumped storage, filters and UV treatment for
use on ready-to-eat crops.