Is Installing a Rainwater Storage Tank Important? Here's Why

 
Rainwater is free water. So it makes logical sense to harvest it and use it any way possible. What better way to do this than to have a rainwater storage tank installed?

Rainwater harvesting is a process of collecting rain, storing it and then utilising it at a later point. The application can widely vary, and may even be suitable as drinking water after purification. Once a storage tank is installed, harvesting can happen whenever rain falls to the earth.

Different rainwater tanks

Rainwater tanks come in many shapes and sizes. A large tanks can hold over 50,000 litres of water. They come in different brands with one that comes in high quality, those from Acus Water Tanks. It can be made from a variety of materials, but the most common are steel or polyethylene as they are suitable for urban backyard installation. With a 20-year warranty, these tanks will serve its purpose for a very long time.

 

Benefits of a rainwater storage tank

Reduce groundwater consumption

Rainwater can be used for irrigation, flushing toilets, filling a swimming pool, washing clothes and many others. If these water-greedy activities are done without using groundwater, then nature's supply would be conserved rather than used up completely.

Reduce water bills

Rain is free to collect and use. So utilising it for many applications, means you won't have to rely on a service provider to supply you with water. You basically buy less, or only when harvested rainwater runs out.

Supplement/extend water supply 
  

With harvested rainwater, periods of droughts may be shorter if not completely avoided. This is especially true if you have enough rain collected. Otherwise, you can buy water from a service provided when the storage tank runs on empty. With these options, you don't need to worry about the long, dry months in Australia. Just make sure you have a tank that will support most, if not all, of your water needs.

Less salty water source

Hard water leaves nasty residues on taps and other fixtures. This may become less of a problem if you use rainwater for most of your water-based activities, what with rain containing fewer minerals, salt, and man-made contaminants. It may not be totally free of pollutants, but it is still less polluted than those coming from some rivers or streams.

Reduce soil erosion and flooding

When rain is collected in storage tanks such as Acus Water Tanks during the rainy season or a downpour, a run-off is reduced, which reduces soil erosion and contamination of surface water brought on by fertilisers and pesticides. Rain is kept from pouring straight down to low-lying areas as well, reducing the risk of flooding. 

Better control on water supply

Most rainwater storage tanks run on simple technology, requiring little to no maintenance. This enables you to collect and control the water supply exactly the way you want to. It also allows you to better utilise an energy source that is more renewable than drinking water, while keeping wastage to a minimum.

Given these benefits, you should have a rainwater storage tank installed for your home or business. You get to do your share for the environment, while complying with the law, if and when rainwater tank installation is a requirement.