Great Leighs: St Mary the Virgin
Listed Building Grade: I
Church Information
Great and Little Leighs and Little Waltham
Great & Little Leighs & Little Waltham
Chelmsford
Chelmsford
I
51.8119, 0.5205
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Rainwater Saving Community Scheme
At Great Leighs: St Mary the Virgin, the I 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 Great and Little Leighs and Little Waltham, 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 Great Leighs: 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
51.8119, 0.5205
Annual Rainfall
600-700mm in Chelmsford
Get Involved
Interested in setting up a Rainwater Saving Community Scheme at Great Leighs: 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.
Great and Little Leighs and Little Waltham, Chelmsford Deanery
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