“Using a waterbutt to catch the rain is just one way we can all have play a part to ensure there is enough water for everyone now and in the future.”placeholder image
“Using a waterbutt to catch the rain is just one way we can all have play a part to ensure there is enough water for everyone now and in the future.”

No ifs or Butts for County Derry primary school pupils

New waterbutts are to help the schools harvest water to prevent waste.

Three County Derry primary schools are among those who have been provided with a waterbutt to help them harvest rainwater.

NI Water have presented St Mary's PS Bellaghy, Maghera Primary School and St Mary's PS Greenlough with the waterbutts, which will collect water for tasks like washing windows or watering plants.

A spokesperson for NI Water said waterbutts were a great way of harvesting water.

“Waterbutts are a great way of harvesting rainwater, which can then be used to water plants, encouraging pupils to save water and look after the natural environment,” they said.

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