Commercial
Rainwater Harvesting involves the collection of water from surfaces on to which rain falls and subsequently storing this water for later use.
Aquaco rainwater harvesting systems have been installed in offices, warehouses, retail centres and hotels. Any commercial project should include an Aquaco rainwater harvesting or grey water system.
What are the benefits of rainwater harvesting?
- Reduced mains water consumption and costs
- Reduced environmental impact
- Cost effective Breeam points
- Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme available
- Typical payback 3/5 years
- Continuity of water supply for irrigation
- Reduced storm water to drain/flooding
As the rules on Breeam points and tax allowances change, Aquaco cannot advise and it is for the customer to verify the present rules as they affect the project concerned.
What to do now?
Fill in our Quick Quote Request Form for Commercial Rainwater Harvesting and Aquaco will provide you with a quotation within 3 working days.
Rainwater Harvesting Systems
Aquaco rainwater harvesting systems collect rainwater from roofs and/or hard standings to re-use for toilet flushing, laundry and irrigation.
Rainwater Harvesting Systems are designed, supplied and, if required, installed by Aquaco.
Aquaco offers the lowest cost rainwater harvesting systems available. They can be gravity fed or pressurised to directly serve the appliances as required.
An Aquaco rainwater harvesting system will gain essential Breeam points towards planning permission.
The Aquaco rainwater harvesting system is a high value, low cost system rarely beaten on price.
The system can reduce water usage by up to 80% leading to a direct cost saving on water bills. On average the system pays for itself over a 3-5 year period through cost savings on water usage.
The Aquaco Rainwater Harvesting System also cuts down on carbon emissions by saving the power used in fresh water processing, therefore benefiting the environment.
To reflect the strong Government focus in the area of conservation, the Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme has been implemented. Under the scheme qualifying investment is 100% allowable against Corporation Tax in the first year thus improving cash flow. The Aquaco Rainwater Harvesting System qualifies for the ECA scheme.
The size of the rainwater harvesting system will depend on where your project will be, the roof area, number of occupants and the uses of water. Aquaco will size and design your system and supply all your requirements.
Rainwater Harvesting Installation - Direct
A typical direct installation of an Aquaco Rainwater Harvesting System involves:
- Excavate and install underground tank
- Connect rainwater riser from collection tank directly to Aquaco Master Control Unit
- Connect Aquaco Master Control Unit to appliances
- Install optional UV disinfection unit
- Connect electricity supply
Rainwater Harvesting Installation - Indirect
A typical indirect installation of an Aquaco Rainwater Harvesting System involves:
- Excavate and install underground tank
- Connect rainwater riser from collection tank directly to the header tank with mains water top-up
- Connect header tank down feeds to appliances
- Install optional UV disinfection unit
- Connect electricity supply
Combined Grey and Rainwater Harvesting system
Consider a combined system which will:
Supply most non-potable water requirements from recycled grey water
Top up the system with harvested rainwater.
Advantages of a Combined System
Consistent supply not reliant on rainfall.
Rainwater can be used for laundry and irrigation without additional filtration.
Optimise Breeam and Code for Sustainable Homes Points
Rainwater Harvesting Case Studies
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Log Cabin Hotel, Stratford
Aquaco has delivered a rainwater harvesting system to the Log Cabin Hotel in Stratford, London in time for the 2012 Olympics.
The 18,000 litres direct system will recycle rainwater for the residents to use to flush WCs thereby saving on the water bills and environmental impact of the hotel. The system includes a twin leaf filter for roof areas up to 700m2, an underground tank and dual submersible pumps feeding the WCs.
Vestas 28,000m2 new research and development centre will be benefiting from a recently installed Aquaco rainwater harvesting system. The centre will provide the facilities for the design, manufacture and testing of prototypes of the world’s largest wind turbine blades. Two 174m long and 56m wide halls provide the space required to develop and test blades up to 100m long. This area also provides large quantities of rainwater.
A glazed atrium with ETFE roof links the halls to a three-storey office block capable of accommodating 150 engineers and technicians. The office block is ideal for the re-use of the collected rainwater. The Aquaco rainwater harvesting system includes a 60,000 litres underground tank which pumps to a header tank before gravity feeding to the toilet cisterns. The system also includes UV disinfection.
River Island in Milton Keynes Incorporates Rainwater Harvesting System
River Island opts for Rainwater Harvesting
The large new stand alone River Island shop in Milton Keynes will incorporate an Aquaco Rainwater Harvesting System.
The entire rainwater harvesting system will be gravity fed and thereby negate the need for pumps. This will give even further cost savings on top of the reduction in mains water usage.
The water harvesting system consists of 2 x 5,000 litre tanks to allow maintenance to be carried out on either tank without causing down time for the system.
Tesco Supermarket Gets a 20,000 litre Rainwater Harvesting System
Tesco's Extension in Sutton
Aquaco provided the supermarket store in Sutton with a 20,000 litre rainwater harvesting system including dual pump sets, 500 litre header tank, ground filter and an UV unit. This was fitted in to their extension for toilet flushing.
Stratford Eye Project Provided with Rainwater Harvesting System
Stratford Eye Project
Aquaco provided the Stratford Eye Project with a 6,000 litre rainwater harvesting system including dual pump sets, pressure vessel, pressure gauge and switches, control panels, kiosk, mains water top up, ground filter and UV unit for their new building.
This system is supplying water for irrigation on the terrace areas' of this apartment block.
London Underground Rainwater Harvesting
Cockfosters Tube Washing Facility
This rainwater harvesting system was used to wash tube trains for the London Underground.
Aquaco provided them with a 10,000 litre and an 18,000 litre system including dual pump set, two ground filters and a UV disinfection unit.
Rainwater Harvesting Datasheets
Click on the following link to view and download the Aquaco Commercial Rainwater Datasheet