Rainwater management & harvesting

A proposed solution 

• Implement large water butts for rain water harvesting 

• Implement rain water planters 

 Benefits 

• Reduction water going to main drains and locally store for future use

• Ability to water your garden during a hose pipe ban 

• Aligns with goverment policy on climate 

Next steps 

• Develop plan

• Engage with councillors & council

• Identify funding options and costs

Existing research 

• https://thewaterforum.ie/app/uploads/2025/04/Water-Forum-CBA-Report-28.03.25.pdf

• https://rainman.ie/wp-content/uploads/Rainwater%20Harvesting%20Pilot%20Project.pdf

• https://www.thewaterforum.ie/app/uploads/2022/02/A-Framework-for-Improving-Domestic-Water-Conservation-Report.pdf

• https://www.dublincity.ie/sites/default/files/2021-04/a-how-to-guide-to-rainwater-planters-english.pdf

• https://www.understory.ie/projects

• https://www.greenkite.ie