Regular followers will know that we installed a rainwater harvesting system at the water tower. A 1,000 gallon tank (below but sideways on) collects rainwater from the roofs of the tower and of the main outbuilding. The thrice filtered water is then used for flushing the toilets, the washing machine and outside taps. This means we use far less mains water. Yorkshire Water sent two men along to inspect the system, to make sure it had been properly fitted and in particular that there was no risk of the pure water supply being contaminated with rainwater. They looked upon our system and lo, they were pleased with it.
Whilst we were away over Christmas a lady from Yorkshire Water left a message on our 'phone to tell us that we were not using enough water, according to our self-reading water meter. Would we therefore ring 0845 1252520 (and pay for the call) to explain ourselves?
Look at Yorkshire Water's website and you will learn that:
Protecting and enhancing Yorkshire's environment is part of our day-to-day business and it's an area in which we excel.
I may be able to help Yorkshire Water with another area in which they could excel.
Update:
Pat, in a moment of weakness telephoned them and explained about the rainwater. They were happy with our explanation. I remain unhappy with Yorkshire Water who took an age to provide us with a supply. Here by way or reminder is Bobby the dog waiting, and waiting and waiting back in summer last year.
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