Rainwater Harvesting

Rainwater harvesting (also called roofwater harvesting) involves the collection, storage and distribution of rainwater from the roof, for use inside and outside the home or business.

How can rainwater be used?

Australia is the driest continent on earth and in most rural communities rainwater is the only supply of water for human consumption. Australians have used rainwater for many years as their source of water for all requirements - drinking, cooking, bathing, laundry, toilet flushing through to watering the garden. This is also true for many other communities around the world.

Nowadays, even when mains or reticulated water supplies are available to communities, many people choose to use rainwater that is collected from the roof and stored in a Tank or other vessels to supply their water requirements. Rainwater is an ideal source for our water requirements and momentum behind rain harvesting is continuing to build, as public awareness grows.

Rainwater is a safe and sustainable water supply

Rainwater that is captured and stored correctly is a safe, economical and sustainable source of quality water. Safety Measures can be applied to the manner in which rainwater is captured, stored and dispensed. In fact some people argue that rainwater is safer than water supplied through our reticulated water systems. Our mains water is typically stored in dams, treated with chemicals such as chlorine to kill of bacteria and make it safe, and then pumped through a network of pipes throughout the community. It makes sense to catch the rain that falls for free without chemicals.

Main benefits of using rainwater

Significant economic, social and environmental benefits can be achieved by using rainwater.

By using Rainwater Harvesting systems to supply water for some, or indeed all of our requirements, you can reduce your dependence on mains water. Our water supplies are falling and water restrictions are in place in many communities to reduce our overall water usage and protect our supplies.

There is no better quality water available naturally than rainwater. Some say there are health benefits to using rainwater which is not treated with chemicals like our mains water is.

Rainwater falls for free - once you have installed a rain water harvesting system, you use less mains water and can reduce your water bills. Governments and Water Boards will increase water prices as they look to recover the true costs of providing water to the community.

The cost to the community to supply mains or reticulated water services is becoming more expensive every year. The construction of dams, pipes and treatment plants is huge and ultimately as tax and rate-payers, we foot this cost.

Rainwater Harvesting reduces the significant damage to our creeks, water habitats and organisms caused by storm water runoff.

Some Australian State Governments have introduced legislation mandating new standards of energy and water efficiency ratings that must be incorporated into new dwellings. Local administrators have also introduced guidelines for safe water usage systems.

On 30 January 2009 the Minister for Climate Change and Water announced that the Australian Government is offering rebates of up to $500 to households for either:

• The purchase and installation of a new rainwater tank which is connected for internal reuse of the water for toilet and/or laundry use; or
• The purchase and installation of a permanent greywater treatment system.

How much is the rebate?

• Rainwater tank(s)* 2,000 - 3,999 litres - $400 Rainwater tank(s)
• 4,000 litres or larger - $500
• Permanent greywater treatment system - $500

* The capacity may be reached by installing two or more smaller tanks.

For more details and application form click on the following

Rainwater Rebate information

Slimline 1500L Tuff Tank

SPECIFICATIONS

Size :  1500 Litres
Dimensions:  680w X 1460 l X 2100 h
Weight:  55kgs
Wall Thickness:  4.5mm

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• 1500L Slimline Tank (side A)
• 1500L Slimline Tank (side B)

Slimline 2300L Tuff Tank

SPECIFICATIONS

Size : 2300 Litres
Dimensions: 660 w X 2170 l X 2100 h
Weight: 85kgs
Wall Thickness: 6.5mm
Fittings: 3 X 1″ BSP Brass Fittings, Inlet and Outlet Filter
Colours - 26 Colours to choose from

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• 2300L Slimline Tank (side A)
• 2300L Slimline Tank (side B)

Slimline 3000L Tuff Tank

Specifications

Size : 3000 Litres
Dimensions: 670w X 3100 l X 2100 h
Weight: 85kgs
Wall Thickness: 6.5mm
Fittings: 3 X 1″ BSP Brass Fittings, Inlet and Outlet Filter
Colours: 26 Colours to choose from

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• 3000L Slimline Tank (side A)
• 3000L Slimline Tank (side B)