by rainhead | Aug 20, 2019 | Rainwater harvesting, Water Conservation
Ever thought about converting your swimming pool to a rain water tank? While the backyard swimming pool is an iconic part of life in Australia, there may come the time when pool use dwindles and the cost of operation, maintenance and repairs start to outweight the...
by rainhead | May 7, 2018 | Rainwater irrigation, Water Conservation
While the use of rainwater for garden irrigation has clear water conservation advantage, there are additional benefits for your plants. This interesting article delves into the composition of water and the effects – both beneficial and adverse – your...
by rainhead | Mar 26, 2016 | Global Water
World Water Day was celebrated this year on 22 March 2016. Each year, United Nations Water – the entity which coordinates the UN’s work on water and sanitation – nominates a theme for World Water Day. The theme encompasses an existing issue or future...
by rainhead | Mar 10, 2016 | Rainwater harvesting, Water Conservation
Recent rainwater research conducted in the United States indicates that almost one third of all potable water used is flushed down the toilet! The research focused on four major cities: Philadelphia, New York, Seattle and Chicago. It suggests that urban rainwater...
by rainhead | Feb 15, 2016 | Rainwater harvesting
While much of the western world takes water supply for granted, countries like India lead the way in rainwater conservation as they battle with the pressing issue of maintaining a constant, clean water supply to the population. Rainwater storage initiatives are...
