Off-grid water systems

Cutting the mains water connection is one of the biggest steps toward a genuinely self-reliant home, and it's more achievable in Britain than most people think. Our climate does one thing brilliantly: it rains. This hub pulls together everything about sourcing, storing, treating and legally running your own water supply, from a few water butts on the shed to a full borehole feeding the whole house.

We keep it honest about cost, effort and the paperwork, because water is the one system you can't afford to get wrong. Start with the flagship guide below, then work through the deeper pieces on harvesting, treatment and the rules as you plan your own setup.