RP19: First flush rainwater diverters and downpipe filters
What is RP19?
RP19 is an action under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. It pays £174.59 per year for first flush rainwater diverters and downpipe filters.
What do I need to do?
* Follow manufacturer’s guidelines to install rainwater diverters and filters, selecting items based on water volumes needing treatment. * Ensure contaminated water is not diverted to clean drains, ditches, or watercourses. * Check for restrictions on using harvested rainwater with your farm assurance scheme and produce purchasers.
follow manufacturer’s guidelines to install individual rainwater diverters and filters, wall-mounted diverters or stand-alone diverters – the exact items installed will depend on the volumes of water that need treating
make sure that contaminated water is not diverted to a clean water drain or discharged to ditches or watercourses
You must also check if restrictions apply to using harvested rainwater in your supply chain. Check with your relevant farm assurance scheme and purchasers of your produce to confirm.
What evidence do I need?
You must keep written support from your Catchment Sensitive Farming adviser and provide with your application.
You must also keep photographs of the completed work and provide with your claim.
You must also keep and provide on request:
any consents or permissions connected with the work
receipted invoices or bank statements where a receipted invoice is unavailable
How much does RP19 pay?
RP19 pays £174.59 per year.
Which land is eligible?
See GOV.UK guidance for full eligibility details and land use requirements.
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This information is provided by Farmwalk based on published government guidance. Always check the latest guidance on GOV.UK.