9 Powerful Reasons You Need to Install a Water Butt This Summer
1. Beat the Hosepipe Ban and Stay Ahead of Drought
With climate change bringing hotter, drier summers and water companies frequently enforcing hosepipe bans, your garden could be left thirsty. A water butt stores rain when it's plentiful so you can keep watering when restrictions hit legally and sustainably.
2. Save Money on Your Water Bills
Every drop of rain you collect is water you don’t have to pay for. Whether you're on a meter or not, using harvested rainwater for your garden, cleaning, or even washing your car reduces your household's water usage and your bills.
3. Perfect Water for Plants
Rainwater is naturally soft, free from chlorine and limescale, and loved by plants. Unlike tap water, which can disrupt soil pH over time, rainwater gives your flowers, veg, and pots exactly what they need to flourish.
4. Do Your Bit for the Environment
Using a water butt helps reduce the demand on mains water supply and supports sustainable living. It’s a small change with a big impact every litre of rainwater you store is a step towards conserving the planet’s precious resources.
5. Avoid Flooding and Drainage Issues
Heavy summer storms can overwhelm drainage systems and cause localised flooding. Water butts act like mini reservoirs, catching runoff before it becomes a problem. This helps protect your garden, your property, and your community.
6. Make the Most of Summer Showers
Even if it only rains lightly overnight, your water butt can collect tens of litres sometimes more! It’s surprising how quickly they fill up, especially when paired with a diverter. You’re literally catching free water while you sleep.
7. Stylish Solutions for Every Space
Gone are the days of ugly green barrels. At Rainwater Terrace, our modern water butts are sleek, modular, and look great in gardens large or small. Some even feature built-in planters so they’re functional and decorative.
8. Help Wildlife Thrive
When you collect rainwater, you reduce the need for treated mains water, which uses a lot of energy and chemicals to produce. Less processing = less impact on rivers, streams, and aquatic ecosystems. You're helping nature stay balanced.
9. It's Easier Than You Think to Get Started
Fitting a Rainwater Terrace system is simple. Our kits come with everything you need including diverters, connectors, and easy-to-follow instructions. You can be up and running in under an hour. No plumber required!
🌿 Ready to Make the Change?
Whether you're passionate about gardening, worried about water restrictions, or simply looking to be more eco-friendly, installing a water butt this summer is a smart, sustainable step.
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