France has faced recurring droughts for the past decade. For your home in Southern France, that means restrictions on drinkable water for your pool, plants and dirty car. With no signs of stopping, it’s vital to future-proof your home for you, and the planet.
Our water recovery systems are designed by English-speaking architects who consider every angle. We’ll see the project through every stage, so you don’t have to.
Your water, your security.
The case for water recovery in France is unequivocal. The issue is largely due to harsh evaporation and lack of groundwater across much of the region, leaving the summer season too dry to keep up with demand. The French government isn’t it ignoring it either, with regulations recommending or mandating water recovery systems depending where you are. Expect bans on superfluous use of drinkable water, a rush to the shops for bottled water, and looks or comments in your village if you’re caught being sneaky. The question then becomes a moral one: if your neighbours can’t wash their lettuce, is it right to use 150L of drinkable water to fill your pool?
A water recovery system is peace of mind - for you, your community, and the planet. It’s vital for your full or part-time enjoyment of your French home: fill and top-up your pool, wash your terrace or car, and give your garden a drink without the guilt or gossip.
Water recovery systems are optimised by considering every aspect. From the size and topography of the lot to your requirements and usage, our proposal will consider every detail. We’ll work together through your brief, professional studies of the area and 2D/3D plans to finalise the plan.
Your ongoing project is closely monitored with our on-site partners, and frequent visits from the Sudeau team. We’ll capture progress photos and videos, and talk you through the process no matter where you are.
For a near-invisible underground tank, water recovery systems need to be thoughtfully done to truly be ‘out of sight, out of mind’. We’ll consider:
Usage
Water recovery systems can be added to a property at any time, but it’s important to think about its future. During our work together, we’ll ask you questions like:
What needs is this tank meeting?
Will the area above the tank be used for parking or heavy footfall?
How do you plan to use the property’s outside space?
Consuming recycled water is heavily regulated in France. For a hassle-free solution, we only offer rainwater recovery solutions for use outdoors to avoid separate plumbing and filtering systems.
Placement
Where we install your rainwater recovery system depends on some important factors including:
The topography of the land
Local building regulations and restrictions
Where your property’s natural low-points are
What your plans are for the house and outside space of your property (if any)
Materials
Water tanks are made of plastic or concrete, each with their own benefits. Whilst plastic tanks are cheaper, we’re not concerned with cost-cutting and highly recommend a concrete, underground water tank. These are discreet, durable, and can be placed in high traffic areas such as drives or parking places without being damaged.
If you’re considering a rainwater recovery system, you might want to consider updating your septic tank system while you’re at it. Using similar processes and resources, hit two birds with one stone. Discover our Septic Tank Solutions here.