Rain gardens and stormwater projects · England

United Utilities Free Rainwater Planters

Run by United Utilities Water Limited

Limited fundsLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Rainwater planter supplied and installed free, with four starter plants (holds about 100-150 litres during storms plus 20-30 litres of reusable garden water)
Who qualifies
Homeowners in the communities United Utilities is targeting, with a suitable downpipe; eligibility is checked when you register.
Where
Homes in the North West communities United Utilities selects for each round.
Status
Limited funds. Offered community by community with short sign-up windows.
Type of payment
Free installation
Official program page

What you do

Sign up to have a free rainwater planter, with four water-loving plants, connected to your downpipe to slow storm runoff and store water for the garden.

Requirements

  • Your home must be in a targeted community and suitable for a planter on a downpipe
  • Application windows are short (about two weeks in Bunbury and Spurstow)

How to apply

  1. 1Watch for United Utilities announcements for your area
  2. 2Register on the United Utilities website while the window is open
  3. 3United Utilities checks eligibility and installs the planter

Timing and deadlines

Recent rounds: Droylsden (July 2026), Bunbury and Spurstow (September 2026).

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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Source: Sow, “United Utilities Free Rainwater Planters,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/england/united-utilities-free-rainwater-planters

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