This water shortage is serious!
Wate2Water’s Tim Earley says “The need to install a Recycling Wash-Off system to comply with the new Groundwater Regulations has been well publicised in the past and a significant number of clubs have already done so. However, the additional benefit of continuously re-using the same water, which saves a massive 90+ % in wash water usage, has now come to the fore as the impact of the drought conservation measures become clear.”
The Emergency water conservation measures being implemented in the south east of the country have been well publicised. The hosepipe and sprinkler bans recently imposed had little impact on golf courses and sports grounds, however, the recent Drought Order approved by the Environment Minister, Ian Pearson, on behalf of Sutton and East Surrey Water Company, now directly affects the activities of golf courses and other sports activities in this area. The Sutton & East Surrey Drought Order
prohibited, with effect from Saturday 27th May, 2006, the use within its area of supply, of any water supplied by the Company (whether by meter or not) for a wide range purposes. Prohibited uses include watering by hosepipe or similar apparatus of public parks and gardens,
golf clubs, cricket pitches, bowling greens and other sports pitches, whether natural or artificial. Washing of golf course equipment & vehicles and yards by hosepipe is prohibited and mechanical and automatic vehicle washes are also banned, but those with recycling facilities are exempt. Anyone breaking this order may face a fine of up to £1,000. 58 golf courses and thousands of other
sports and recreational facilities are drastically affected by the Sutton and East Surrey Drought Order, and this will increase at least threefold should, as looks very likely, Southern Water and Mid Kent Water also impose their recently granted Drought Orders. Add the Drought Order application recently submitted by Thames Water, affecting 5 million of their 8 million consumers, and it is fair to say things are getting serious in the south east! The threat of the imposition of ever more essential drought restrictions has brought an increased urgency and focus on the need to install a Recycling Wash-Off System at golf courses and Local Authority grounds maintenance depots throughout the South East. Equipment cannot be properly maintained if it cannot be cleaned.
Simon Osbourne, Course Manager at Cuddington Golf Club, Banstead, Surrey,
said “We received notification from Sutton and East Surrey Water that we could no longer wash our equipment off after the 27th May, and that the ban was expected to last for at least 6 months! I advised them that we had recently installed a Waste2Water System and the water company authorised us to continue washing-off as normal but advised us to put a prominent ‘Recycled Water’ sign up to avoid potential conflict with neighbours. This was particularly sound advice as we have houses less then 50 metres from our wash-off area.”
A long list of golf clubs in the south east are able to continue washing-off as usual, following their recent installations. Dan McGrath, Course Manager of North
Foreland Golf Club in Kent, installed a Waste2Water system in February. “We are right in the middle of the worst hit drought region in the UK and are certain the wash- off system will pay for itself during the coming season. “This system has not only ensured we comply with the new groundwater regulations but also enables us to carry on washing-off as normal during the drought.”
Waste2Water Tel: 01782 373 878
info@waste2water.com
Anyone breaking this order may face a fine of up to £1,000
THE “DROUGHT-PROOF” RECYCLING WASH-OFF SYSTEM
100% Closed Loop Recycling Wash-Off System is fully authorised for use even in drought restricted areas
Avoid being told you cannot wash-off vital equipment this side of Christmas!!
Regular cleaning is vital for professional equipment maintenance - don’t be forced to compromise!!
IF YOU ARE IN A DROUGHT RESTRICTED / THREATENED AREA CALL US NOW FOR A FREE SITE VISIT
ESD Waste2Water Europe Ltd Tel :01782 373 878 l Fax :01782 373 763
5
www.pitchcare.com/re
E-mail :
info@waste2water.comWeb:
www.waste2water.com 6
www.pitchcare.com/re
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80