Will a water butt save me money?
Water butts can save you money For those of you on a water meter, water butts can reduce your tap water usage as you’d usually pay for every litre. Plus they reduce the amount of waste water for us to take away reducing your overall water bill too. Double whammy!
How often should you empty a water butt?
If there are gaps around the lid or tap, mosquitos and other larvae laying insects will find your water butt to be an amazing place to leave their eggs and breed. Consistent drainage every 7-10 days will also prevent them from settling down in your tank.
How much water can you save with a water butt?
It is estimated that on average around 24,000 litres of water can be saved from each house roof every year by collecting rainwater this way. Water butts are available in lots of shapes and sizes and can hold between 100 and 700 litres of water.
How does a water butt work in a drought?
Even during a drought you have a backup water source with rainwater harvesting. Your water butt needs to be placed alongside the downpipe of your roof gutter. An attachment is fitted to your downpipe to divert rainwater into your water butt; this attachment is called a downpipe diverter or rainwater diverter.
How much money can you save by conserving water?
In this case, conserving water also means saving money. Multiply your total annual household water savings (last line above) by the price you pay for each gallon of water. If you don’t know what this amount is, assume $5 per 1,000 gallons or about half a cent per gallon ($0.005/gallon).
What are the different types of water butts?
Water butts are typically made of plastic as this provides a light and water tight container. Some old fashioned water butts are made of wood. A large selection of shapes, colours and capacities are available. The most common water butts are a plastic cylinder of 120 litres capacity in green or black with a tap at the base.