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Water shortage forces builders into action: new homes to feature 4,500-liter rainwater storage under floors

Water shortage forces builders into action: new homes to feature 4,500-liter rainwater storage under floors

Due to ongoing water shortages in the Netherlands, some builders and homebuyers are implementing new systems to use 4500 liters of stored rainwater under floors for daily tasks like flushing toilets. This initiative aims to reduce the consumption of purified drinking water.

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