Supporting Watercare's 'Easy Does It' Campaign: How Rainwater Harvesting Makes Conservation Effortless
- Rain Reserve
- Feb 17
- 3 min read
As Auckland faces the challenges of another summer season, Watercare's "Easy does it" campaign has emerged as a timely reminder of our collective responsibility towards water conservation. At Rain Reserve, we're proud to support this initiative by offering practical solutions that make water conservation not just possible, but effortless.
Understanding the "Easy Does It" Campaign
Watercare's summer campaign focuses on encouraging Aucklanders to be mindful of their water consumption, particularly during peak usage periods. While water restrictions may not be looming this summer, the campaign emphasises the importance of proactive conservation to prevent infrastructure strain and avoid costly upgrades in the future.
The beauty of the "Easy does it" approach lies in its simplicity. Small, manageable changes in our daily water usage can lead to significant collective impact. From keeping showers brief to smart garden watering practices, every action counts towards our city's water sustainability goals.
Where Rainwater Harvesting Fits In
This is where Rain Reserve's systems perfectly complement Watercare's initiative. Our rainwater harvesting solutions offer a practical way to "go easy" on mains water while maintaining your lifestyle and garden needs. By collecting and storing rainwater, you can significantly reduce your reliance on municipal water supplies, particularly for outdoor activities that typically consume large amounts of water.
Smart Water Usage for Outdoor Activities
Let's look at some common outdoor activities and how rainwater harvesting can help you maintain them sustainably:
Garden Watering
Instead of using precious treated water from the mains supply, your Rain Reserve tank can provide stored rainwater for your garden. Plants actually prefer rainwater due to its natural softness and lack of treatment chemicals. By using harvested rainwater, you can maintain a lush garden while adhering to Watercare's conservation guidelines.
Car Washing
A typical car wash can use anywhere from 150 to 300 liters of water. By using harvested rainwater instead of mains water, you can keep your vehicle clean without impacting municipal water supplies. This is exactly the kind of smart water usage that the "Easy does it" campaign promotes.
Outdoor Cleaning
Whether it's washing down driveways, cleaning outdoor furniture, or maintaining play equipment, these tasks can consume significant amounts of water. Having a rainwater tank means you can tackle these jobs guilt-free, knowing you're not adding to the strain on city water supplies.
The Economic Benefits of Going Easy
While Watercare's campaign focuses on conservation, there's also a compelling economic argument for using harvested rainwater. By reducing your reliance on mains water for outdoor activities, you can see significant reductions in your water bills. This economic benefit aligns perfectly with the campaign's goal of preventing costly infrastructure upgrades, which could lead to increased water rates in the future.
Although water restrictions aren't currently on the horizon, Watercare's campaign highlights the importance of being prepared. Installing a Rain Reserve tank is a proactive step that helps:
Reduce everyday pressure on the city’s water infrastructure
Provide a backup water supply for outdoor needs
Contribute to more sustainable water usage patterns
Support Auckland's long-term water security goals
Making Conservation Effortless
One of the key messages of the "Easy does it" campaign is that water conservation doesn't have to be difficult. Rain Reserve systems embody this principle perfectly. Once installed, our tanks automatically collect and store rainwater, requiring minimal effort on your part while providing maximum benefit to both your household and the community.
Simple Steps for Maximum Impact
Watercare's campaign provides several easy tips for reducing water waste, such as:
Using mulch in gardens to retain moisture
Watering plants early morning or evening to reduce evaporation
Fixing leaks promptly
Keeping showers short
By combining these practices with a Rain Reserve system, you're taking water conservation to the next level while still maintaining the lifestyle you enjoy.
A Shared Commitment to Sustainability
The "Easy does it" campaign reflects a growing awareness of the need for sustainable water management in Auckland. At Rain Reserve, we share this commitment to sustainability and believe that rainwater harvesting represents one of the most practical and effective ways to achieve it.
Watercare's "Easy does it" summer campaign reminds us that water conservation is a collective responsibility. While the campaign focuses on immediate actions we can all take, installing a Rain Reserve tank represents a long-term commitment to sustainable water usage.
By harvesting rainwater, you're not just supporting Watercare's conservation initiatives – you're taking concrete action to secure a more sustainable water future for Auckland. You're making it easy to do the right thing, both for your household and for our community.
Ready to make water conservation effortless? Contact Rain Reserve today to learn how our rainwater harvesting systems can help you support Watercare's initiatives while securing your own sustainable water supply
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