Water Tanks In Canberra and the ACT
As you probably know, The Canberra and the ACT are currently under some of the most severe restrictions to date as a result of lack of rain and low dam levels.
The good news is that it still does rain enough for water tanks to pay a significant part in reducing your mains water useage.
Canberra does not get a lot of rain but at least it gets regular rain which is what you need when you have water tanks. In fact most rain (on average) is in the Summer months. Regular rain means that your rainwater tank gets topped up regularly so there is less chance you will run out.
For more information about Canberra and ACT rainfall please see our Water Tank System Design Guide
The other good news is that you can probably get a rebate when you install a rainwater tank and connect it to your household plumbing like washing machines, toilets and bathrooms.
Below are the current water tank rebates and the corresponding number of Supertanks required for each level.
Total storage capacity |
Rebate |
# Supertanks
|
| 2,000-3,999 litres |
$550 |
5- 9 |
| 4,000-8,999 litres |
$700 |
10- 22 |
| 9,000 litres or greater |
$800 |
23+ |
Properties where rainwater tanks are mandatory cannot get rebates through this scheme however the developer or local council may offer incentives.
Please check with the ACT Goverment Thinkwater Website for more information about water tanks and rebates.
Please click the link for more information about Supertank slimline water tanks |
