Over the last couple of months, we’ve seen demand for our plastic HDPE water storage tanks more than double due to the ongoing UK heatwave. With the Met Office predicting that temperatures are likely to stay above average until October, we’re not expecting a slowdown in sales anytime soon.
Record Demand for Rainwater Harvesting Solutions
This summer has brought record temperatures across the UK, with many comparing it to the famous summer of 1976, when temperatures exceeded 32°C for 15 consecutive days. As a result, some water companies have been forced to implement hosepipe bans.
While the hot weather is enjoyable for holidaymakers, it has created serious challenges for farmers — many have struggled to feed livestock or keep crops adequately watered.
With drought-like conditions affecting large parts of the UK, we’ve seen rising demand for rainwater harvesting and water storage solutions. Harvested rainwater provides an independent and cost-effective water supply during dry spells, supplements mains usage, and can even help mitigate flooding in low-lying areas.
Rainwater can be used for a variety of purposes, including:
- Toilet flushing
- Yard and vehicle wash-down
- Irrigation and crop watering
- Dust suppression
- Agricultural spraying
- Watering livestock
Plastic HDPE Water Tanks Proving Popular
We offer a wide range of rainwater harvesting products, but our plastic HDPE water tanks have proven especially popular thanks to their durability and cost-effectiveness. These tanks connect to a stormwater drain from your roof, allowing rainwater to flow through a built-in filter that removes leaves and debris.
They are particularly effective on industrial and agricultural buildings with large roof spans, allowing significant volumes of rainwater to be collected and stored.
Andrew Cotterill, Managing Director at Cotterill Civils, commented: “This summer’s record temperatures have been a real wake-up call for many. With heatwaves predicted to become more frequent in the future, it has highlighted the need for farmers and businesses to take decisive action to minimise the impact of future droughts. We’ve certainly seen this reflected in our sales of water storage tanks.”
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