Southern Water 'slow release' water butt
The Southern Water 'slow release' water butt has been chosen as a solution in your area to 'slow the flow' of rainwater into the drainage system. These water butts differ from the traditional rain tank or 'water butt' because they allow the rainwater to leak slowly into the drainage system. Scroll down for more information and some photos of recent installations in Eastbourne!
How do they work?
Rainwater from your roof flows down your downpipe and is redirected into the rain tank. In a traditional water butt, this water is stored until you use it. However, in a 'slow release' water butt, a drain is installed at a set point on the water butt so that any excess water can drain slowly into the drainage system. The remaining water that is left in the water butt can then be used to water the plants in your garden.
What are the dimensions?
Top width: 68cm (27 inches)
Bottom width: 48cm (19 inches)
Height (without stand): 90cm (35 inches)
Height (with stand): 122cm (48 inches)
Capacity: 200 Litres
Successful Installations!
We have already completed dozens of successful installations in Eastbourne, with lots of happy residents enjoying capturing water for free!
If you have space, we are able to provide more than one water butt, including connecting them to any existing water butts you might have. In this photo, the resident was able to have two slow release water butts to maximise the amount of water they can capture from their rooftop.
Here is what householders that have participated in other projects have had to say:
“Very easy to sign up.”
“Helpful staff and efficient installations.”
“Great idea and service. Overall exceptional experience.”
“Good, efficient, installed quickly.”
Our experience installers, Dan and John, work in a fast, efficient and tidy manner ensuring the best results! You can find out more about Eastbourne and it's unique situation by scrolling further down the page.
But why Eastbourne and how does this project work? Wondering why you should care and take part?
Why Eastbourne?
We are working in collaboration with Blue Heart to help tackle issues related to flooding that impact your area.
Surrounding areas of Eastbourne were previously used for grazing, with water flow managed through channels. However, houses and roads have been built and now need protection. Impermeable rock prevents water soaking into the ground, causing run off which is difficult to control. Urban areas face similar issues due to tarmac and concrete which don’t let water seep into the ground. Instead drains can become overwhelmed by heavy rainfall leading to surface water flooding.
This is made worse by Eastbourne’s Victorian sewerage system which was not designed for the current population or changes in climate and weather which has lead to more extreme rainfall events.
Eastbourne faces a unique set of circumstances and problems which must be addressed by multiple methods.