SF#04 Rainwater Harvesting and Sub-Metering

Improving the efficiency of water usage and water conservation practices within the clay brick sector will significantly contribute to the preservation of South Africa’s limited water resources.

This factsheet describes how to identify and document opportunities to reduce water consumption during production through sub-metering. It also reviews alternative sources of water to reduce dependence on potable water from the national water mains.

Technical Contributors

• Lodewijk Nell
  Technical Consultant - EcoMetrix Africa
• CBA Technical Committee