Using water butts in schools and nurseries

Name: Learning through Landscapes - Using water butts in schools and nurseries
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Using a water butt is a great way to limit mains water usage and also support flood management during rain. However, there are often concerns around the risks of using them in a school or nursery setting.

This advice sheet is intended to support the safe installation, use and maintenance of water butts and provide tips on how to routinely care for them. It also signposts further support and information, and highlights in which circumstances you should stop using your water butt.

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“Lots of great simple ideas – very easy to modify and replicate.” Rachel Cross, Meigle Primary School

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