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Pupils at St Clare's Abbey Primary School in Newry have received a waterbutt donation from NI Water to help support their wonderful school garden.
The waterbutt, donated by NI Water, will allow pupils to harvest rainwater for use in the school garden, whether for watering plants or washing windows. Waterbutts offer a simple and practical way for schools and households to make use of rainfall rather than relying on treated tap water.
Anna Killen, NI Water Education Officer, said the donation was part of a wider effort to encourage water awareness. "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 a play a part to ensure there's enough water for everyone now and in the future."
Killen also highlighted just how much water people use without realising it. "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."
NI Water has encouraged people to check how water wise they are by using the water calculator available at niwater.com
