Rainwater harvesting news articles 
Carbon free energy system presented at Energy Roadmap 2050
In March 2011, the European Commission published the overall decarbonisation roadmap covering the whole economy. All sectors, power generation, transport, residential, industry and agriculture, were analysed. The Commission has also been preparing sectoral roadmaps, among which the Energy Roadmap 2050 is the last one, focusing on the whole energy sector. In order to cut emissions by over 80% by 2050, Europe's energy production will have to be... [more]
First American National Standard for water reuse systems published by NSF International
Following the new standard complements NSF International’s expanding scope of environmental standards and sustainable product standards, which help establish criteria for and clear methods of evaluating environmental and sustainable product claims, the global public health and environmental organization, published the first American national standard for commercial and residential onsite water reuse treatment systems, NSF/ANSI 350. NSF/ANSI 3... [more]
Verdo Renewables supplies wood pellets for the biomass boiler plant at Girvan Community Hospital in Scotland
In addition to its biomass boiler which burns wood pellets, other eco-friendly features at Girvan Community Hospital, one of Scotland's most eco-friendly public buildings, include a wind turbine, use of rainwater to flush toilets, a food waste vacuum system to dry and compost leftover food and low energy lighting. Each of the hospital's main blocks are built with timber frame kits, where all the timber used is from sustainable sources. In add... [more]
GSE's rugged traffic powered pump requires no fuel
Gravitational Systems Engineering (GSE) has announced a rugged traffic powered pump, which can be easily deployed and requires no fuel. The R-SBP100 is an entry level product designed for use by road construction crews. The 100 GPM capacity and the rugged construction, from recycled tires, make this unit a strong competitor to portable 10 Hp dewatering, slurry, and light trash pumps. The durable, easily setup pump, will also calm traf... [more]
Stormsaver launches Monsoon rainwater harvesting system for domestic properties
Rainwater harvesting works by taking the rain from roofs, filtering out leaves and debris, and then storing the water in a main storage tank, which can then be used for internal uses, such as in washing machines and toilet flushing, as well as outside uses like garden watering and vehicle washing. Stormsaver has launched its Monsoon® range for domestic properties which guarantees users up to a 50% reduction in their water bills. “With mains... [more]
Other Rainwater harvesting news and reviews
P39M out for rainwater harvesting systems
PUBLIC Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson has directed DPWH field offices to hasten the construction of more rainwater collection system (RWCS) units in far-flung public schools this year.
Focus likely on harvesting rainwater to boost irrigation in parched Vidarbha
The Centre may now go for a scheme which would junk big irrigation dams in Vidarbha, and instead focus on harvesting rainwater to boost irrigation.
Metrowater to monitor groundwater in expanded areas
Chennai Metrowater will soon start monitoring groundwater level and quality in the expanded areas of Chennai Corporation. It will also intensify rainwater harvesting campaign and assess the impact...
Turning a greener leaf: Hays CISD invests in green buildings, practices
Recycling, composting, rainwater harvesting – these are not just buzzwords for Hays CISD.
Row over Warrnambool roofwater harvest goes to tribunal
A DISPUTE between developer Graeme Rodger, Wannon Water and the city council over rainwater roof harvesting is set to go before a Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal on March 6.
Bill making RWH mandatory tabled
Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs S. Suresh Kumar on Thursday tabled the Karnataka Municipalities and Certain Other Law (Amendment) Bill, 2011 in the Legislative Assembly making it mandat...
LGUs tasked to promote rainwater collection system
THE Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) has directed local government units to promote the construction of rainwater collectors, especially in the barangays, so as to mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change. “All provincial governors, city and municipal mayors as well as punong barangays are enjoined to include the promotion of rainwater collection system (RWCS ...
Research and Markets: Strategic Analysis of the Plastics in Water Infrastructure: Featuring Distribution Pipes and ...
Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Strategic Analysis of t
Row over roofwater harvest goes to tribunal
A DISPUTE between developer Graeme Rodger, Wannon Water and the city council over rainwater roof harvesting is set to go before a Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal on March 6.
Waterfall doubles as eco-friendly reservoir
Karen and Bill Hoffman's new waterfall has a serious side. Sure, the waterfall is beautiful, tumbling down the Hoffmans' sloped front yard. But the esthetics disguise its practical purpose: It's a rainwater harvesting system, designed to capture run-off and hold the water for reuse.
