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This petition was submitted during the 2017-2019 parliament

Rejected petition New build dwellings should have rainwater recovery systems fitted.

Water is a precious resource. Rainwater can be captured/filtered and used for toilet flushing and washing machines before it is discharged to a drain.

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The dry weather we have had this summer shows water saving measures need to be put in place urgently.

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