As with many householders in our area waterlogged gardens in winter are a problem. The soil is heavy clay withsoakaways being ineffective. Surface water from the house and garden is to water butts or soakaways. We moved from an area with high rainfall , heavy clay and a lot of water collection in reservoirs. Our rain water was taken by storm drains. I feel collection of surface and rainwater in residential areas could supply a large and useful resource in an area with limited rainfall and collection opportunities. This would also benefit householders, gardeners and people in areas subject to flooding.