Two ways to cut water costs on the farm
Dairy farms depend on huge volumes of water — for washing yards, plant and machinery, and hot water for milking equipment. We cover both ends of that cost: rainwater harvesting to cut what you draw from the mains, and Orca heat pumps to cut what it costs to heat what's left.
Rainwater harvesting for farms
A rainwater harvesting system collects water from roof gutters into a filtered storage tank, then pumps it back out wherever mains water isn't necessary — washing yards, dairy equipment and machinery. Filtration removes dirt and debris before storage, so what comes back out is clean and ready to use.
It's a simple system, straightforward to install in new or existing buildings, and it takes the pressure off your mains water bill for exactly the jobs where mains-quality water was never really needed in the first place. Read more about our rainwater harvesting systems.
Benefits for the agri sector
- Reduces mains water use by up to 80%
- Independent, free water supply
- No limescale or chlorine in the water
- Suitable for crops, cleaning sheds and machinery
- Can be used as drinking water for livestock
Orca heat pumps for dairy farms
Washing down a milking parlour and dairy equipment to the standard required takes a steady supply of hot water, every single day of the year — and oil or electric water heating on that scale adds up fast. An Orca air-to-water heat pump is proven to reduce water heating costs by up to 70%, with a typical payback inside three years.
The system heats independently day and night, keeps water clean in a stainless steel boiler, and runs alongside your existing setup rather than replacing it outright. We have agents throughout Ireland trained to install Orca systems on farms.
Benefits of an Orca system
- Independent water heating, all year round
- 12-year guarantee
- Clean and healthy water
- Simultaneous heating and cooling
- Virtually maintenance-free