one-day course

rainwater harvesting

venue: Centre of the Earth, Birmingham

Climate change is likely to lead to drier summers and wetter winters. Meanwhile, the UK population is growing, we are all using more water, and the impacts of taking water out of the environment for our use are becoming more severe.

What can the individual do to minimise their impact on the aquatic environment? This course will take a holistic look at this question, and will include a mixture of theory and some more practical-based sessions on calculating water use and thinking about the necessary storage volumes for rainwater systems.

Topics covered will include:

  • the relationship between water use and the environmental challenges we face
  • virtual water and your water footprint
  • water-saving measures for the home
  • capturing rainwater for use in the garden
  • simple irrigation system design
  • collecting and using ‘grey’ water from baths, showers etc
  • using rainwater in the home

If you have water meter data or any other records of your domestic water use, please bring them with you.

dates: see 'book online' below

more on rainwater harvesting


how to book:
  

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arrive:
  
for a 10am prompt start
depart:
  
after the course finishes at 5pm
directions:
  
click here for directions to Centre of the Earth
what to bring:
  
work clothes; pen and notebook; packed lunch
let us know:
  
if you have any special needs
price:
  
£60
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course
lunch:
  
bring a packed lunch
car sharing:
  
visit our car sharing forum to offer or request a lift
 

it doesn’t always rain when and where we need it. What is the best approach to harvesting this resource?

 

 

 

simple siphon systems like this one allow you to reuse bath water in the garden

 

 

 

water meters allow you to keep a close eye on your domestic water use, and reduce your water/sewerage bills, and save energy at the same time