Recycling systems save water - separators and reed beds do not
approximately100 reed plants in each of the basins. A third ten metre long basin was constructed and planted with willow trees. The combination of all three basins effectively ensures that there is more than enough capacity to cope with the amount of water used during wash downs.
The washings must be contained in
the three basins and there should be no links to drains and ditches. Machinery also needs to be checked for oil leaks. The cost of materials was as follows:
• 200 plants - £282 • Bricks, kerbs and cement - £250 • Hire of a Hymac - £709 • 31 tonnes of 20mm stone - £554 • Ready mixed concrete - £555 • 4 willow plants - £30 • All labour was carried out in house
The total cost of the reed bed installation, including the concrete base, was £2,380. This compares with the cost of a typical separator and purpose designed grass trap/sand filter at around £2,000, with washpad and installation costs of around £10,000.
John is confident that, once the reeds have fully established, they will cope well with the daily requirement of washing
down his machinery, under the proviso that no detergents, degreasers, pesticides or herbicides are used. His decision to go down this route was based on its simplicity, ecological friendliness, ease of installation and maintenance cost efficiency. And, of course, it was far cheaper than other systems currently on the market. One final thought though on the EU
Water Framework Directive. Whilst the three technologies meet anti-pollution requirements, recycling systems save water - separators and reed beds do not. Before undertaking a project like this we do recommend that you seek advice to ensure that what you are proposing meets all the current legislation and, indeed, meets you club’s requirements. As an example, Course Care’s ClearWater systems have been awarded the government sponsored WTL symbol as an approved water saving technology. The company specialises in supply and installation of recycling systems, separators, washpads and grass traps/sand filters.
Further information from:
www.waste2water.com www.course-care.co.uk www.defra.gov.uk/environment/water/ ground/pdf/groundwater-guidance.pdf
www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si1998/98274602.htm
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