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Climate change is likely to lead to drier summers and wetter winters. Meanwhile, the UK population is growing, we are all using more water, and the impacts of taking water out of the environment for our use are becoming more severe.
What can the individual do to minimise their impact on the aquatic environment? This course will take a holistic look at this question, and will include a mixture of theory and some more practical-based sessions on calculating water use and thinking about the necessary storage volumes for rainwater systems.
Topics covered will include:
- the relationship between water use and the environmental challenges we face
- virtual water and your water footprint
- water-saving measures for the home
- capturing rainwater for use in the garden
- simple irrigation system design
- collecting and using ‘grey’ water from baths, showers etc
- using rainwater in the home
If you have water meter data or any other records of your domestic water use, please bring them with you.
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for a 10am prompt start |
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the course finishes at 5pm |
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click here for
a map and directions to Windmill Hill City Farm |
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work
clothes; pen and notebook; packed lunch (if you're not using the cafe) |
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£60
Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30
admin fee)
No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course |
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a packed lunch, or you can get lunch in the cafe |
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it doesn’t always rain when and where we need it. What is the best approach to harvesting this resource?
simple siphon systems like this one allow you to reuse bath water in the garden
water meters allow you to keep a close eye on your domestic water use, and reduce your water/sewerage bills, and save energy at the same time
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