Rainwater harvesting is becoming a hugely popular solution in Ireland. Traditionally, an activity that was commonplace in arid and semi-arid areas, Irish people are quickly seeing the benefits that rainwater harvesting has to offer with water becoming a hugely valuable commodity here. With our growing population and the changing climate, our water resources are under increasing pressure. The average household uses approximately 150 litres of water per person per day with only 50% of this needed to be sterile. Rainwater harvesting is
Introduction When choosing a diesel storage tank it is important to think about your needs. Are you a large commercial company? Or do you own a farm and are noticing your fuel costs are rising? Our Diesel storage tanks are the perfect solution for you. Read more below, or contact us today. How Diesel Storage Tanks can help you optimise your fuel consumption: Why should you choose a Diesel storage tank? The benefits of a good storage tank are numerous. If
Although it may seem like there is an unlimited supply of water all around us, less than 1% of the Earth’s water is suitable for our day-to-day use. The other 99% comprises our seas, is frozen in icecaps or is floating around in the atmosphere. With the average amount of water used in an Irish household yearly reaching 125,000 litres, now is the time to consider how we can conserve our finite resource and save our budgets. Here at Carlow
Septic tank blockages can cause serious problems if left untreated. These problems can usually be avoided if taking the proper precautions in advance with your septic tank. We’ve compiled a list of our top tips for preventing septic tank blockages below. Schedule regular maintenance checks The best way to prevent serious septic tank issues is to schedule regular maintenance checks with a qualified professional. A full maintenance check should be carried out at least once every two years. A routine
Septic tanks provide an extremely valuable service but are something we rarely think about. Although durable, concrete septic tanks are still subject to being damaged. When your septic tank cracks it leads to waste leakage into the surrounding area. A septic tank leaking is a major environmental concern and leads to water contamination and home damage if not resolved quickly. It’s important to be aware of the signs of a leaking septic tank so that you can resolve the problem
We are always asked about the stages of wastewater treatment. A wastewater treatment system receives, stores, treats and disposes of wastewater from areas such as toilets, sinks, baths and all other domestic water-using appliances. There are many benefits to a wastewater treatment system including the elimination of disease causing bacteria, minimal odour emissions when compared to septic tanks and the fast breaking down of solids which means less blockages, less frequent de-sludging and less solids contaminating the groundwater. To help
The number of property owners, both residential and commercial who are choosing to install water storage tanks on their properties has been steadily rising in Ireland over the last number of years. With an average rainfall of between 750 and 1000mm in the east of Ireland and between 1000 and 1400mm in the west yearly, it make sense to put all that water to use. Water storage tanks provide a sustainable method of obtaining water for use in place of
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