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Rain Water
Tanks - Planning
Before you buy a rainwater tank, it's
important to make a plan first so that you end up with a tank that best suits
your needs and situation. If you intend to use rainwater in your home and garden,
you need to install a tank with at least a 5,000 litre capacity. However, your
tank size will also depend on your site's constraints. Use the checklist below
to guide you when you talk to your tank supplier or plumber.
Things
to consider - Size and type of tank to suit your needs
- Available area to locate the tank
- Area of roof draining to the rainwater
tank
- Extras like a pressure pump, ability to top up with drinking water,
a backflow prevention device and a first flush device
- The suitability of
your roofing materials
- Your budget
- What's involved in installation?
- What kind of maintenance is necessary?
- Council requirements
- Our
regulations
Costs
Apart from purchasing a tank, there are a number
of other possible expenses you need to be aware of including:
- Delivery
- Installation
- Gutter, roof and downpipe alterations
- A foundation or tank stand for above ground tanks
- Excavation work
for below ground tanks
- Backflow prevention devices (see information about
our meter replacement program)
- A flow regulator
- First flush device,
screens and gutter guards
- Extra plumbing
- Maintenance
- A pump
if needed
- A pipe to top up if needed. Value
for money and the environment After weighing up the cost of
a rainwater tank and its associated expenses, you should also consider the long
term benefits of purchasing a rainwater tank. This includes the savings in your
water consumption costs. Just as importantly, you should also consider that by
saving water you are also contributing to preserving our environment.
Sourced from the Sydney Water website
Sydney Water -www.sydneywater.com.au
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