Articles about "Rainwater Harvesting"

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Water Tanks in Tamworth Region: State and Council Requirements for Residential Homes

June 15, 2018
The Tamworth Region, located in inland NSW (north-western), covers 9,653 square kilometres from the Nandewar Range north of Barraba, to the head of the Peel River and the Great Dividing Range. It has the charm of country living combined with a progressively city style and is estimated to have a population of over 58,000 people. […]
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Water Tanks in Wagga Wagga: State and Council Requirements for Residential Homes

June 15, 2018
Wagga Wagga is a vibrant regional city in Southern New South Wales, located midway between Sydney and Melbourne. Surrounded by impressive country landscapes and straddling the magnificent Murrumbidgee River, Wagga Wagga is the hub of the Riverina region with a population of 56,000 residents. If you live in Wagga Wagga, chances are that you will want […]
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Maximising Water Captured in Storage Tanks During Rainfall and Storms

June 15, 2018
Hotter Australian temperatures mixed with ever increasing populations places greater demand on our mains water supply. This in turn creates pressure for water authorities to identify and tap into alternative water sources, often resulting in higher expense to consumers. Rainwater tanks obviously allow you to harvest water freely from the sky. This makes them an appealing source […]
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How To Efficiently Collect Clean Rainwater With Diverters

June 15, 2018
The traditional system of harvesting rainwater generally consists of a gutter attached to a roof that channels rainwater into a storage tanks. One innovation to this basic system is the downpipe diverter. This device functions by directing the first litres of dirty rainwater into a water chamber. This chamber normally holds about 8-15 litres of […]
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Benefits of Harvesting Rainwater in Water Tanks

June 14, 2018
  Water is a precious resource that covers 71% of Earth’s surface. It moves continually through the water cycle of becoming a vapour through evaporation and transpiration, transforming into water through to condensation in the Earth’s atmosphere, and then once condensed into water falling back to earth via rain (precipitation). Rainwater is a pure form of […]
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Assessing Property Space for Large Water Storage Tank Requirements

June 14, 2018
When buying a rainwater tank, it is important to consider how much space you have on your property and where it will be sited. In most cases, space limitations can be overcome for large storage requirements. This article will look at some solutions for larger water storage capacities within limited property space. In another article, we investigated options for fitting in […]
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How to Link Multiple Water Tanks to Increase Rainwater Harvesting Capacity

June 14, 2018
Before you invest in a new water tank to store rainwater, perform some careful planning and consider a system setup of linking two or more water tanks together. A multiple water tank setup for rainwater harvesting provides many benefits including: Multiple tanks can be more cost-effective Reduction of lost water in tank failure or water contamination Expandable […]
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Assessing Property Space for Small Water Storage Tanks (1,000–10,000L)

June 14, 2018
Many people do not realise how big water tanks can be, so it is important to first ensure your property will fit the dimensions of your water tank being purchased. Once you have considered the amount of rainwater you wish to capture, the next step to consider is where on your property the water storage tanks necessary can […]
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Calculating the Amount of Rainwater Capturable from Your Roof

June 14, 2018
Rainwater collected from the roofs of your house or sheds provides high quality water that can be a valuable source of drinking water. The volume harvestable is dependent upon your roof catchment area, but can be quite substantial over the course of a year. This article will help you to know how much rainwater you […]
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Calculating Your Family’s Water Usage Needs When Buying a Tank

June 14, 2018
When looking to install water storage it pays to know how much rainwater your home can harvest, as well as how much water your family consumes. This article will also explore different areas to consider, to better estimate your family’s water usage and decide on how much water storage is ideal. Average Australian Household Water Usage […]

Different Water Diverters Used in Rainwater Harvesting Systems

June 14, 2018
If you are installing a rainwater harvesting system, ensuring you have high-quality clean water is essential to the health of everyone that uses it. To make sure that the water going into your storage tank is the highest quality it can be, you can use water diverters. Diverters separate contaminated ‘first-flush’ water from fresh, clean rainwater which […]
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What are Dry Rainwater Harvesting Systems?

June 14, 2018
Dry rainwater harvesting systems are simpler than wet systems and provide a plentiful source of high-quality drinking water. In this article, we explain how Dry systems work, their advantages and how to ensure you install the system that matches your needs. How Dry Systems Work Dry systems work by using gravity to feed rainwater into a storage […]
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Rainwater Tank Benefits of Linking Two or More Water Tanks

June 14, 2018
Calculating how much water you use or the amount of rainwater harvestable from your rooftop provides a reasonable estimate of what rainwater tank size you need. Instead of investing in one rainwater tank, did you know there are advantages with installing two or more tanks? This is especially true of poly water tanks. Better Price on Multiple Poly Water […]
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What are Wet Rainwater Harvesting Systems?

June 14, 2018
Wet rainwater harvesting systems can provide an aesthetically pleasing solution to your rainwater collection needs. With a little careful planning, they can provide a plentiful source of high-quality drinking water. In this article, we explain how wet systems work, the advantages of wet systems and how to ensure the system remains clean and robust. What […]