Rain barrels and cisterns · England

Severn Trent Free Water Butt Installation

Run by Severn Trent Water

Limited fundsLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Free 200-litre 'Slow the Flow' BUTT IN A BOX water butt, installed free of charge; a second one if you have room
Who qualifies
Households in postcodes Severn Trent has chosen because they are most affected by surface water drainage issues; check your postcode on the scheme page.
Where
Severn Trent customers in selected Midlands postcodes; check your postcode on the scheme page.
Status
Limited funds. Available only in eligible postcodes.
Type of payment
Free installation
Official program page

What you do

Sign up to have a free 200-litre slow-release water butt fitted to a downpipe at your home.

Requirements

  • Your postcode must be eligible
  • You need an accessible downpipe suitable for connecting a water butt
  • The downpipe should be plastic; cast iron and similar materials may prevent installation

How to apply

  1. 1Enter your postcode on the Severn Trent water butts page to check eligibility
  2. 2Confirm you have a suitable plastic downpipe
  3. 3Sign up for your free water butt
  4. 4Installer PN Daly Ltd calls (from 0330 159 5070) to book an installation appointment

Sources

Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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Source: Sow, “Severn Trent Free Water Butt Installation,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/england/severn-trent-free-water-butts

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