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Overcoming Rainwater Catchment RoadblocksARCSA Conference 2011

AQUALITY Trading & Consulting Ltd. www.aqua-lity.co.uk1AGENDAAquality introductionDrivers for rainwater harvesting in EuropeEuropean RoadblocksThe German storyThe Dutch storyThe Austrian storyThe Belgium storyThe French storyThe English story

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1. Aquality Trading & Consulting Ltd

Aquality is one of the leading suppliers of rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling systems.RWH / GWR is our core business.Aquality offers solutions for small domestic to large commercial projects. Aquality offers not only the supply but also design, installation, commissioning, maintenance and after sales support.

Lutz Johnen is member of the British Standard committee for Rainwater Harvesting as well as Greywater Recycling and currently the chairman of the UK Rainwater Harvesting Association UKRHA.

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Padiham Primary School, Burton

REFERENCES SCHOOLS & SUPERMARKETS TESCO Berwick

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Severn Trent HQ, CoventryWestfield Shopping Center, White City, London, UK

System data:80,000 visitors per day~200 public WCs being supplied80m3 water consumption per day32,000m2 roof connected2000m3 concrete tankRainmanager AC 5000

Council office, Niort, France

REFERENCES SHOPPING CENTRE & OFFICES AQUALITY Trading & Consulting Ltd. www.aqua-lity.co.uk5

Hamburg Airport, Germany

TESCO Distribution Centre, UK REFERENCES OTHERS

Nursing home, UK

Office tower, London, UKAQUALITY Trading & Consulting Ltd. www.aqua-lity.co.uk62.DRIVERSWater stress / climate change (the green factor)Water pricesFlood preventionGreen credentials (certifications) Integration of new technologies

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WATER STRESS IN EUROPEAQUALITY Trading & Consulting Ltd. www.aqua-lity.co.uk8

WATER STRESS IN EUROPEAQUALITY Trading & Consulting Ltd. www.aqua-lity.co.uk9

Source: Anglian Water, 2000WATER CONSUMPTIONHomeOfficeSource: South Staffs Water, 2006

WC FlushingWashing machineDishwasherWash basinKitchen /canteen sinkShower and bathUrinal flushingWashingCanteen useCleaningKEYAQUALITY Trading & Consulting Ltd. www.aqua-lity.co.uk10WATER PRICES IN EUROPE

These prices only show the price of fresh water and do not include the sewage charges.

Prices in Germany vary significantly up to 10 (~$13.60) per m3 (~265 US galloons) including sewage.

2009AQUALITY Trading & Consulting Ltd. www.aqua-lity.co.uk11FLOOD CONTROL

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timem3timetimem3AQUALITY Trading & Consulting Ltd. www.aqua-lity.co.uk12BREEAM, LEED, Code for Sustainable HomesLevelLitre per personper dayTechnologies1120e.g. flow reducing devices, low flush toilets2120e.g. flow reducing devices, low flush toilets3105e.g. flow reducing devices, low flush toilets4105e.g. flow reducing devices, low flush toilets580Rainwater harvesting / greywater recycling680Rainwater harvesting / greywater recyclingBUILDING CERTIFICATIONSExample of points for water saving in the Code for Sustainable HomesAQUALITY Trading & Consulting Ltd. www.aqua-lity.co.uk133.EUROPEAN ROADBLOCKSThe German story (New technology)The Dutch story (Market distruction)The Austrian story (Water in abundance)The Belgium story (Authorities)The French story (Lobby)The English story (Tradition)

AQUALITY Trading & Consulting Ltd. www.aqua-lity.co.uk14 THE GERMAN STORY- Rainwater harvesting (RWH) started in the 80ies as green pioneer technology via self buildersDevelopment into main stream due to green movements (basic systems with no consideration for aestethics)With increasing numbers more resistance from water companies (ecomincally and regarding health aspects)Improvement of technology to address water company concerns

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THE GERMAN STORY continuedType AA Air gapAQUALITY Trading & Consulting Ltd. www.aqua-lity.co.uk THE GERMAN STORY continuedForming of association and DIN standard developmentWater companies still try to get RWH eliminated

AQUALITY Trading & Consulting Ltd. www.aqua-lity.co.uk THE DUTCH STORY- Rainwater harvesting (RWH) started mid 90iesUptake by large market players and water companiesLarge market players destroy market through price fight and badly developped products giving the technology a bad nameWater company sets up dual pipe work project using river water and leads to group of people falling sick due to installation mistakesNo standard developped or association created Market recovering slowly

AQUALITY Trading & Consulting Ltd. www.aqua-lity.co.uk THE AUSTRIAN STORY- Rainwater harvesting (RWH) started mid 90iesUptake due to green development via self build market although water is almost freeVienna reluctant to support RWH due to excessive water supply from the mountainsFlooding the reason for supportAll Austrian states support RWHin one way or the other

AQUALITY Trading & Consulting Ltd. www.aqua-lity.co.uk THE BELGIUM STORYRainwater harvesting (RWH) started mid 90iesVery simple RWH (filter, tank and pump and ball valve)At first no interest from authorities until numbers grew larger Market under pressure due to simple technology not acceptableMains water back-up was upgradedTechnology accepted as flood prevention measure led to mandatory usage in the Dutch speaking partTodays leading market in population to system ratio

AQUALITY Trading & Consulting Ltd. www.aqua-lity.co.uk THE FRENCH STORYRainwater harvesting (RWH) started end 90iesNo acceptance from authorities especially due to negative lobbying by water companies (4)Nevertheless private installations in strive for independance; French RWH association formed Governmental change introduced tax relief for individuals for green technologiesApplication to include RWH was accepted in 2008; first technical guide line for domestic systems (commercial RHW still not allowed)Authorities start accepting commercial RWHSFrench standard developped 2011

AQUALITY Trading & Consulting Ltd. www.aqua-lity.co.uk THE ENGLISH STORYRainwater harvesting (RWH) started mid 90iesIn the beginning uptake by small part of the construction market (self builder or green developer)Government starts supporting technology by integrating it into own developments and pushing green agendaGovernment undertakes MTPRWH included in CFSH and BREEAMTraditional building industry opposes uptakeCarbon footprint used to eliminate RWH (house builder federation) from CFSH New product developments and system integration to counter development

AQUALITY Trading & Consulting Ltd. www.aqua-lity.co.ukThank you for your attention !!

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Sheet1in the homeAnglian Water, 2000ApplicationsToilet30%Washing machine16%Kitchen sink17%Shower & bath23%Wash basin13%Dishwasher1%100%in the officeBRE, 1979ApplicationsWC flushing43%Urinal flushing20%Washing machine27%Canteen use9%Cleaning1%100%

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water use in the homeToilet 30%Washing machine 16%Kitchen sink 17%Shower & bath 23%Wash basin 13%Dishwasher 1%

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water use in the officeWC flushing 43%Urinal flushing 20%Washing machine 27%Canteen use 9%Cleaning 1%

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