There are many reasons why you should make sure you are keeping your water butt/water tank clean. The main reasons are, to avoid the water from becoming smelly etc, as bacteria can thrive in stagnant, warm water and the summer sunshine will speed this up so make sure you are prepared whatever the weather. Make sure you stop debris and leaves entering the water butt by the use of the worlds most popular diverter - The Gutter Mate. By doing this, you are keeping the water fresh! Making changes in the products we use, the food we eat and how we stay healthy and active can seem like a daunting task. Envii Water Butt Klear uses an organic blend of beneficial bacteria, including strains from our flagship product Envii Pond Klear. Therefore, this safe non-toxic cleaner targets the organics in your water butt that cause green water, foul smells and algae. Keep the guttering clear of debris as the organic material can encourage the growth of bacteria in the collected water

All these parameters have to be controlled as seriously as possible to determine the real antimicrobial activity of each sample. These liquid treatment products are great for preventing scum building up in a water butt and they also get rid of unpleasant odours and do a great job at keeping the rainwater in the butt free of algae and slime.

Water resources in the UK are under pressure from climate change and population growth. Gardeners should therefore use mains water as sparingly as they can. Installing a plastic watt butt or rain tank is a fairly straightforward procedure which can be undertaken by anyone with basic DIY skills. The are various ecologically-sound products available to buy which are specifically made for cleaning the interior of water butts and enhancing the quality of the water. They contain non-toxic chemicals, so they are safe for children, wildlife and pets. Thing is, it is a serious matter; the water from collection tanks has been responsible for serious illnesses and sometimes death.

Next you need to connect the flexible pipe hose between the butt and diverter. Many kits will have nut on the inside of the butt at the pre-created hole. Remove this nut, push the hose through the hole from inside the butt and then tighten the nut again. Then connect the other end of the hose to the connection point on the diverter.Water butts with rain water diverters are designed to collect water from the down pipe and still let the overflow enter the drain or soakaway. Safe and effective water butt treatment for use outdoors in gardens; to treat household water, double dosage to 50 ml