Did you know?
In an average year, your roof collects enough rainwater to fill a water butt 450 times – and all of that ends up going down the drain. In certain areas, when it rains heavily, the volume of water means it takes longer to drain away, so there’s a risk of flooding and spills. Our water butts collect rainwater from roofs via your downpipe, which slows down the rate water enters our pipes.
Using rainwater in your garden instead of treated tap water helps conserve resources, and your plants will thank you for it!
Learn how water butts can transform rainwater, a natural and nutrient-rich resource, into a valuable asset for your home and garden.
Happy Drains. Happy Homes. Happy Gardens.
All about our water butts
The ‘Slow the Flow’ BUTT IN A BOX® is a super-convenient way to both store rainwater and slowly release it back into the sewer.
It collects 200 litres of rainwater. Half of this – or 100 litres – is stored within the lower half of the water butt, easily accessible via a tap, so you can use it to water your garden throughout the year.
The other 100 litres is slowly released via an outlet halfway up the side of the butt. The purpose of slow release is to prevent sudden bursts of heavy rainfall overwhelming the sewer network. The slow-release hose can be positioned either back into your drainpipe or better still, into a nearby flowerbed.
Slow-drain water butts
Already have a water butt?
If you’ve got the room, we’d be happy to put in another one.
You can see if you can apply for the scheme by checking if your postcode is eligible here:
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Get the most from your water butt
A few tips to help you make sure you get the maximum benefits from your water butt.
Use your water regularly so your garden has the freshest rainwater all year round.
Make sure the lid is tightly fitting to keep your water clean.
Check that your tap and pipes are clear of any leaves or debris, especially during winter.
If you can, don’t forget to empty your water butt before storms or heavy rain.