How Much Water Do We EAT ?

A leading study has revealed FARMERS could soon be facing a major water shortage that could leave the country unable to grow enough food to feed a growing population, leading hydrologists have warned.
With food security now high on the political agenda, experts have warned water shortages could become a major limiting factor in efforts to boost production.

The stark warnings came as the Environment Agency (EA) published a new plan to tackle future water shortages, warning demand for water could increase by 25 per cent by 2020
Here are some stark figures that may come as a surprise.


WATER is used in almost every stage of food production, from growing crops to feed animals to washing and preparing products. Researchers at Cranfield University have calculated just how much water is used to produce many common foods:


• Cup of tea – 32.4 litres
• Pint of beer – 160 litres
• 1 glass of wine – 120 litres
• 1 glass of milk – 200 litres
• 1kg of beef – 15,000 litres
• 1kg poultry – 6,000 litres
• 250g packet of peanut M&Ms – 1,153 litres
• 575g Dolmio pasta sauce – 202 litres


As Environmental Consultants, Ecoteric Systems provide solutions relating to all aspects of waste water handling, recycling, sewage treatment, water purification, package sewage plants, waste water treatment as well as gravel bed hydroponics, reed beds, natural filtration and constructed wetlands.
Our systems will maximise your water conservation through recycling and purification, saving you money , ensuring that you keep within legislative boundaries, and enhancing your company's reputation and image in the community and the marketplace.


Read the full article here
http://www.farmersguardian.com/experts-warn-of-major-uk-water-shortage/24284.article

Brighton MP Supports Ecoteric's Plans

Ecoteric Systems have secured a project to design and install a rain harvesting system for a Methodist Church in Brighton. Stanford Avenue Methodist Church is Brighton's first Eco Church - setting a precedent and good example. The project has the support of Brighton Green party MP Caroline Lucas.

The church, which is approximately 100 years old and sits in a conservation area, is used by many local community groups, e.g. scouts, girls brigade, Montessori School, Luncheon Club, drama groups etc.

The church has adopted an eco ethos conceived by the Superintendent Minister, Lin Francis

Ecoteric Systems are also assisting assisting the church with finding grant finance

Rainwater will be harvested by a 350m2 area of the Western half of the church roof. It has been calculated that this area, with average rainfall will provide between 50% - 80% of the total water usage through toilet flushing on an 18-21 day cycle. The rainwater will be stored underground, in a bespoke 10,000 litre tank. The design (see picture) of the rainwater harvesting system has been influenced by the church structure, topography, paths, walls, access and internal plumbing.

The supply of rainwater to the toilets will be via storage tanks situated in the roof space identified during the survey. This will provide approximately 50 flushes. When rainwater is not available these tanks are topped-up

by the mains water. The auxiliary tank has a fail-safe overflow to the main sewer in the event of a power cut.

A connection to the main sewer will provide an outlet for overflow rainwater from the below ground storage tank.

Once installed the Rainwater Harvesting System requires little maintenance and Ecoteric Systems Limited will provide technical backup should it be required.

Ecoteric's rainwater harvesting systems help companies save money as well as underlining an ecological ethos. By re-using rainfall, Ecoteric clients can potentially save thousands of pounds each year on water bills.



As Environmental Consultants, we provide solutions relating to all aspects of waste water handling, recycling, sewage treatment, water purification, package sewage plants, waste water treatment as well as gravel bed hydroponics, reed beds, natural filtration and constructed wetlands 


Our systems will maximise your water conservation through recycling and purification, saving you money , ensuring that you keep within legislative boundaries, and enhancing your company's reputation and image in the community and the marketplace.


Please call us 0845 1303 891 or email eco@ecotericsystems.co.uk for more information