Birchanger: St Mary the Virgin
Listed Building Grade: II*
Church Information
Birchanger
Stansted Mountfitchet w Birchanger and Farnham
Dunmow and Stanstead
Chelmsford
II*
51.8832, 0.1886
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Rainwater Saving Community Scheme
At Birchanger: St Mary the Virgin, the II* listed building presents an excellent opportunity for implementing a community rainwater harvesting system. As a historically significant building, The church can significantly reduce its water bills by collecting rainwater from its roof catchment area.
The harvested rainwater can be used for:
- Watering the church garden and grounds
- Flushing toilets in the church hall
- Cleaning church furnishings and floors
- Irrigation for community allotments run by the church
- Emergency water supply for community events
With the church's location in Birchanger, the average annual rainfall of 600-700mm in the Chelmsford diocese area makes rainwater harvesting a viable and sustainable solution. The system would help protect the historic fabric of the building by managing water runoff more effectively, while also engaging the local community in sustainable practices.
Benefits for Birchanger: St Mary the Virgin
Water Bill Savings
Up to 50% reduction in water costs
Garden Irrigation
Sustainable watering for church grounds
Heritage Protection
Better water management for historic fabric
Community Engagement
Involves local community in sustainability
Coordinates
51.8832, 0.1886
Annual Rainfall
600-700mm in Dunmow and Stanstead
Get Involved
Interested in setting up a Rainwater Saving Community Scheme at Birchanger: St Mary the Virgin? Our team can provide a tailored assessment and help design a system that meets the specific needs of your church community.
Birchanger, Dunmow and Stanstead Deanery
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