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May 20, 2024

Rainwater use: Is the change worthwhile?

Rainwater utilization: introduction

The consumption of drinking water in Germany is loud "Federal Association of Energy and Water Providers" at 122 liters per person per day, Most of the drinking water is used for toilet flushing. The laundry and cleaning in the home consumes many liters of water in the house.

The alternative: Make rainwater usable with a rainwater harvesting system for your own home. How it works and whether you can save money with it, you will find out now.

Rainwater use: What do I need for this?

To use rainwater indoors, a rainwater harvesting system is required. A sloping roof is the optimal case. The plant consists of one Water storage (concrete or plastic), a pipe and filter system and an effective pump, Do not forget to register the system with the responsible water supplier and the health department.
You ask yourself: And what do such products cost? In the total package you can with prices of 3000? Expect 5000 euros. For the installation you also need qualified craftsmen.
Whether a rainwater plant is financially worthwhile, depends heavily on the size of the roof, the garden to be cultivated (soil) and the rainfall of your region.

Rainwater use: What can it be used for?

Irrigation: Rainwater can you easily use for your garden or balcony? be it to water the flowers or the lawn. You can collect the rainwater with rain barrels that collect water from the roof. Optionally, the installation of a rain cistern may be useful for garden irrigation, depending on the size of your roof and the amount of rainfall in your area.
cleaning: For cleaning in the household rainwater can be used without hesitation. The advantage: You save valuable drinking water and can remove rainwater from a rain barrel uncomplicated.
To make the laundry: Rainwater is ideal for washing clothes because it is lime-free by nature. You can thus save descaler or softener. In addition, the soft rainwater allows a gentle wash. Also from a hygienic point of view, there is no cause for concern. Bacteria are removed during the wash cycle and during drying.

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