NI Water has donated the waterbutts for them to use in their garden. Waterbutts are a great way of harvesting rainwater, which can then be used to water plants or wash windows.

Anna Killen, NI Water Education Officer, said: “We get plenty of rain in Northern Ireland but this rainwater has to be cleaned at our treatment works before it goes into the taps. Using a waterbutt to catch the rain is just one way we can all have play a part to ensure there's enough water for everyone now and in the future.

“You’d be surprised how much water we all use on a daily basis, 153 litres per person sounds like a lot, however, much of that is sent back down the drain. Why not give our water calculator a try to see just how water wise you are www.niwater.com/why-save-water/”

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Drumahoe Community Preschool with their new waterbutt.

Notes to Editors:

For more information on how to save water in your garden, you can download our ‘How Water Wise Are You?’ leaflet from www.niwater.com/information-leaflets

All media enquiries to NI Water Press Office on 028 9035 7695 or email press.office@niwater.com