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Water Storage Barrels

The purpose of water storage barrels is the same as the rainwater storage tanks; the only difference is that water barrels are used to capture rain directly. It can be left completely open to capture the rainfall directly. It can also be connected to the rooftop with a downspout and water can be stored in the barrel till the time it’s further required. A water barrel is fairly easy and economical to make and can sit handily under any housing gutter down spout.

Water is the most precious natural resource. Australia is known as the driest continent in the world. In spite of having good rainfall patterns the continent faces severe water problem because mostly the land is too hard to absorb water. A lot of rainwater is lost to runoff and moved towards the storm water drains. It was realized that by saving this rainwater and using it as a substitute for mains water supply a lot of water can be saved. 75% of the mains water is wasted in toilet flushing, washing clothes, cleaning cars and maintenance of gardens and lawns.If rainwater can be used as a substitute for mains water for all these purposes then there will be a lot of cost saving as the monthly water bills will reduce drastically.

Water barrels can be used to store rainwater that can be used for gardening and washing cars. Nearly 40% of the mains water will be saved by taking this step. Filters can be fitted at the inlet of water barrel so that the insects, debris, dirt and any other kind of contaminant can be removed easily from the rainwater tank. By installing water barrel to store water for your garden you can save many litres of water daily. This will also greatly reduce your monthly water bill. The water stored in barrel can also be used for car and window washing. Your gardens will not suffer any more during the dry spell. Water barrels an also be used to divert water from the storm drains thereby reducing the force of runoff to streams. Thus, using water barrel for storing rainwater is a good way of saving money, water and energy.

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