Mains use cutusing NW rain

LONDONDERRY’S Loughs Agency has cut its mains water consumption by an incredible 47 per cent since introducing a rain water harvesting system in late 2011.
By The Newsroom
Published 6th Dec 2012, 13:04 BST

The system was installed by the Loughs Agency at the end of 2011 at their Prehen premises.

At the end of its first twelve months of operation, evaluation has shown it to be of great success.

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Mains water consumption has almost halved since the system was installed.

Back in 2011, 610 cubic metres of water was used. After installation of the rainwater harvesting system in December 2011, mains water consumption fell to 324 cubic metres up to end of November 2012. This amounts to a 47 per cent saving.

Johnny Coyle from Rain Harvesting Ireland (RHI) said: “Excellent news... It’s great to have another advocate of water recycling in the country.”

The plumbing firm was County Tyrone firm Shorts - their spokesman, Ian, said: “More public buildings should install these systems.”

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Environment Officer with the Loughs Agency Dr Declan Lawlor said he was “very pleased with the success of the rainwater harvesting system.”

He said: “Every saving in water consumption aids the sensitive river ecosystem, leaving more water in the natural system for the creatures and plant life that need it.”