Rainwater Tanks In Melbourne
As you are probably aware, Melbourne and Victoria are in a drought and experiencing quite severe water restrictions.
HOWEVER if you have a rainwwater tank or greywater system installed by a plumber and approved by your council then you can use that to water your garden and help ease the restrictions.
You can get up to $1000 rebate from the Victorian Government for installing a rainwater tank (5000 L+) that is connected to the toilet and/ or laundry. They also offer rebates for water tanks less than this so check the Melbourne Water website (melbournewater.com.au) for the latest rebate information and other information about water tanks for Melbourne and Victoria
To get the $1000 rebate you need to store more than 5000 litres. This works out to be approximately 12 Supertanks of 395 Litres each
You should also consider the rainfall data when deciding how much water you need to store and therefore the number of tanks you need. Melbourne has quite a consistent rainfall throughout the year which is good news for rainwater tank owners. Regular rainfall means your tank will get topped up regularly so you don't need to store water for long periods without rain. Click on the link to see the rainfall data for Melbourne and water useage tables
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Rainwater Tanks Melbourne – An Environmental Solution
Rainwater tanks have many uses, and have become a popular phenomenon over the last several years. Some councils and developments in Melbourne and VIC require new homes and renovations to install rainwater tanks or give rebates to Victorian homeowners who install water tanks. In this article, we’ll take a look at how rainwater tanks work as well as some suggestions for using them, and rainwater tanks in Melbourne, Australia.
Rainwater tanks in Melbourne work much in the same way as anywhere else. They are used to collect and store rainwater runoff, usually collecting it from roofs or through rain gutters. This water is then stored, filtered, and used for a variety of purposes, such as in gardens, toilets, and farming. Some rainwater tanks can be used for drinking, although in some areas pollutants in the air can make this less advisable. Rainwater tanks must be adequately filtered, or various pollutants, bacteria or mosquito larvae can penetrate it and make it unsafe to drink. While they are initially somewhat expensive, they can eventually pay for themselves in long-term use as a means of saving on water bills.
If rainwater is to be used for drinking, it should be pre- filtered with a suitable rain head and first- flush system before entering the water tank. It can then be filtered through either a reverse osmosis system, ultra fine cartridge type filtration system, or ultra violet filter, or a combination of these. Although there are fairly infrequent cases of rainwater related illness, it can be unsafe due to bacteria and water borne viruses from bird and animal droppings or rotting vegetation, but it’s likely okay to drink if it looks, smells, and tastes normal. If in doubt you can get the health department or some Melbourne councils will test the water for you.
Sometimes, water tanks in Melbourne are used to capture excess water from heavy rain, to resist flooding. In dry climates, it can be stored during the wet season and used later in the year when it is needed. In cities, roughly thirty-five percent of rain becomes runoff, as opposed to the ten percent that occurs in nature. This excess water is usually washed straight into the streams, lakes and the ocean and can wash rubbish and other pollution into the waterways. Harvesting this rainwater can reduce this pollution but will also provide water for other uses in Summer.
Ultimately, rainwater tanks in Melbourne are a fantastic way to both save money and protect the environment, reducing your carbon footprint and eliminating excessive runoff all in one go. If you’re looking for a way to reduce your environmental impact, and save a little bit of cash on the side, then rainwater tanks are an excellent way to do both.
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Using a rainwater tank in Melbourne can save money and help ease water restrictions
