Schools may get grants to store rainwater

SCHOOLS in Cork may benefit from grants enabling them to harvest, store and use rainwater, thus dramatically cutting hefty bills they will have to pay for using the mains supply.

Since controversial school water charges were announced there has been an outcry from staff and parents alike. But there may be a solution.

Cork county manager Martin Riordan said the council would be prepared to provide grants for water-saving equipment at schools if the Departments of Education and Environment failed to do so.