Why A Water Tank Is A Great Idea For Your Home

Rainwater is an amazing natural resource in this article we will cover why getting a water tank is a great idea.

Rainwater is an amazing natural resource that all too often ends up going quite literally down the drain! But rainwater harvesting isn’t just for regional towns anymore: there’s so many benefits, from reducing overreliance on water tanks to lending a hand with flood management. With Australia facing a freshwater crisis, water rates are likely to only go up as we need to increasingly use expensive technologies and invest in desalinisation equipment and so on. So getting a water tank isn’t just a great way to save hundreds of dollars every year on your water bill - it’s an amazing way to make a difference for our environment. No wonder half the homes in Brisbane already have one!

So, you learned about the water cycle back in primary school, and you already know that people rely on access to freshwater. As the population grows, there’s less fresh water to go around. However, most of the rainwater that does fall, won’t necessarily fall where it should; reservoirs increasingly run dry, and the rainwater that falls on your roof remains uncollected.

When you get a water tank, you can use that water for many purposes: from washing your car, to beating water restrictions and having a lush garden year-round, and even for indoor uses like flushing toilets and washing your car. With the right water treatment system in place, you can use your rainwater tank for drinking, showering, and even to fill your swimming pool! And your garden will love you for it, too. You see, water needs to be treated to be safe for human consumption; however, the treatment process removes a lot of nutrients that helps plants to grow healthy and strong. No wonder your garden always looks so good after a big rain, right?

Now, you may be wondering what the upfront cost is of a water tank. This varies depending on the size and shape of your tank, which again will vary depend on factors like your available space, and how much rainwater you’re looking to harvest. Ideally, you should get a water tank with a big enough capacity to meet your water consumption needs for a month. Not planning to use your rainwater tank for your indoor water needs? Look at your bill, cut your consumption in half, and that should give you a good yardstick, since outdoor water consumption takes up about half of an average water bill (not accounting for a swimming pool, which is a whole lot thirstier). In terms of return on that initial investment, the lifespan of a water tank depends mostly on the materials you’ve used in its construction, but many consumers find that a steel water tank is ideal because for a bit more money upfront, its lifespan is much longer (around 30 years).

With that in mind, it’s time to research water tanks! Head to the Select Water Tanks website for great info on round water tanks and slimline water tanks and to get inspired for this great project with sustainability and cost-savings benefits galore.

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