MEDIA RELEASE 30 August
Victorian households get complete water solutions
New Water, an Australian company that provides innovative domestic water
solutions, is now offering solar hot water systems to help Victorian
householders further reduce their environmental footprint.
The solar hot water systems, initially available only in Victoria, will be added
to New Water's existing range of patented products including its grey water
treatment system Aqua Reviva and flexible rainwater bladder tank Rain Reviva.
Andrew Pearce, CEO of New Water, explained New Water's ability to develop and
provide solutions tailored for a particular household's needs.
"The move to solar hot water systems was a natural progression for us - we are
now able to provide homeowners with a complete environmentally-friendly solution
to their water needs from collection of rainwater and treatment of grey water to
solar water heating," Andrew said.
"A solar water heater can easily provide up to 90 per cent of a household's
total hot water requirements and reduce hot water bills by more than 60 per cent
each year, representing a saving of around $200.
"As water heating accounts for about 30 per cent of an average household's
greenhouse gas emissions and energy use, having a solar powered hot water system
will help reduce this pollution. It's a win-win situation," he added.
As part of the new addition, New Water is offering a complete solar hot water
system range including the Edwards LX, GST and GTD series.
The LX series consists of roof-mounted solar collectors combined with a
horizontally-mounted storage tank located above the collectors. This product is
suitable for areas which experience frost or snow, perfect for the Victorian
climate. The LX series is available in seven modern colours.
The GTS and GTD systems have slim-line solar panels on the roof with an
on-the-ground mounted family-size storage tank. The GT range requires a pump to
transfer the water from the roof to the tank and back. This system can also be
integrated with New Water's rainwater tank, Rain Reviva which comes in a variety
of shapes and sizes.
New Water's representatives are trained to offer professional and tailored
advice and can recommend which model will best perform for each household's
requirements. The choice of a solar hot water system will depend on the location
and orientation of the house as well as the pitch of the roof.
New Water can also install an in-tank electric element booster or a gas in-line
continuous flow boosting unit to insure continuous hot water, even during low
sunlight periods.
The Victorian Government offers Solar Hot Water Rebates of up to $1,500 for the
installation of an accredited solar hot water heater when replacing an existing
gas or solid fuel hot water system, or converting an existing hot water system
to solar.
Other products by New Water include the grey water treatment system Aqua Reviva,
which employs a biological treatment process capable of treating up to 700
litres of water per day. It is designed to be as ecologically aware as possible
and the pump, which runs on 12-volt power, can also be operated using solar
power.
As well as Aqua Reviva, New Water manufactures and markets Rain Reviva, a
flexible rainwater tanks that can be installed under the house or deck. Rain
Reviva bladder tank captures rain from all areas of the roof and can collect up
to 300 per cent more water than traditional rainwater tanks.
All New Water products are Australian designed and made. The company also sells
Microslim, Slimline and In-slab tanks.
New Water is a founding member of the Australian Grey Water Institute (AGWI),
which endeavours to educate governments and households about the benefits of
grey water treatment.
For more information on New Water and its products, visit
www.newwater.com.au or call 1300 552
695 (1 300 NEW WATER).
Released for New Water by Dennis Rutzou Public Relations (www.drpr.com.au)
For further information please call Teanne Ryan or Kim Larochelle on (02) 9413
4244.
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