We are on a mission to make the North West stronger and for Staveley that means increasing resilience towards climate change through rainwater management. Cumbria sees its fair share of rain and Staveley is no exception. To help manage our network we’ve been busy working with local businesses to help prevent and reduce sewer blockages, talking about any misconnections that feed into combined sewers and even running water education sessions at Staveley Primary School.

You may have seen recently that we have installed rainwater planters at the Village Hall and the Pavillion to help slow the flow of rain into the sewers. We now want you to get involved to help tackle the rain, and so we’re offering you a leaky water butt – on the house!

Free Leaky Water Butt

Water butts are a great addition to your garden – untreated rainwater is good for your plants and if you’re on a water meter, you’ll save a little money too. Leaky water butts have the added benefit of built-in capacity which helps manage excessive rainfall. When the water in the tank reaches a pre-determined level, any excess water automatically flows into the drain. This means that there is always capacity in the tank and rainfall is managed through a more controlled flow into the network.

Check the map below to see if your property falls within the eligibility area. If so, register now by completing the form below.

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