Rainwater harvesting is all about implementing a simple set up to collect rainwater that can be used at a later date for all kind of drinking and non drinking purposes. People all across Australia are now switching their household plumbing systems to rainwater tanks. Even the commercial and industrial establishments have installed rainwater tanks and connected them to the plumbing pipes. Thus, water in huge volumes is being saved daily.
Rainwater harvesting concept is very interesting. A rainwater collection area which is generally a rooftop is used to collect rainwater; this water is directed towards a storage tank. The water is transported through the gutter and piping systems. The rainwater storage tank stores the rainwater till the time it’s further required and it is connected to the plumbing system. The rainwater that is directed towards the rainwater tank contains lot of sediments and contaminants like dirt, dust, debris, leaves, dead insects etc, when the rainwater starts falling on the rooftop, these contaminants get washed away with the water. A first flush diverter can be installed in the rainwater harvesting system so that the first few litres of rainwater do not get stored in the rainwater tank. Filters are generally fitted at the inlet of the tank so any kind of solid contaminant is removed from the water.
The rainwater tanks that are installed in the rainwater harvesting system should be of good quality. Generally, rainwater tanks are of huge size. A huge size is required so that enough water can be stored in the tank to last the entire dry spell. The rainwater tank should therefore be strong and robust. It should be able to withstand the water pressure and should not bulge, burst or crack. There should be no scope of water seepage and evaporation. The maintenance of rainwater tank is also essential to ensure that there is no mosquito breeding or algal growth inside the water tank. The material of rainwater tank should be safe for storing rainwater, it should not pass bad odor or taste or any harmful contaminants to the water.
Rainwater tanks can be installed above the ground or under the ground; it all depends on the requirement and choice of the owner. Tanks are available in all types of sizes, shapes and wide range of variety. To make it easier for the people to purchase a good quality rainwater tank, the government has offered rebate schemes. One should be very careful while purchasing a rainwater tank; you must check the guarantee period offered by the manufacturer and also check the standards that were followed to manufacture the tank.
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