Written answers
Tuesday, 16 February 2010
Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government
Environmental Policy
9:00 pm
Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context
Question 514: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will reply to a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7599/10]
John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
Link to this: Individually | In context
Harvested rainwater has potential as an alternative source of water for various purposes, including supplying toilet cisterns, washing machines etc. and for a number of business operations. Environmental and economic benefits can also accrue from a reduction in the demand for water abstraction at source and the subsequent expensive treatment of raw water.
Large-scale rainwater harvesting systems are already in use by some schools, factories and other buildings and are increasingly being incorporated into new developments.
No comments