Water & Sanitation

Water is a precious resource, and the way we use and treat it has a huge impact on our environment. See this section for information about reducing your water use by harvesting rainwater or 'grey' water, alternatives to conventional sewage treatment (such as composting toilets), and advice on water treatment and pumping.

CAT Information Service - Water and Sanitation

Saving water in the garden How to reduce water use in the garden, and still cope with a dry summer.	Composting Toilets How to compost your poo, and all about treebogs, aquatrons and straw-bale urinals.
Harvesting Rainwater Making the best use of rainy days.	Small-scale Sewage Treatment All about off-mains sewerage, including reed beds and the facts about septic tanks.
Reusing Grey Water Advice on reusing water from the bathroom and kitchen.	Pumps and Pumping From a well, river or up from a tank, using solar, wind or water power.
Water Filters What is the best way to get clean drinking water?