Rainwater Tanks
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Harvesting the rain
Rainwater tanks are a common feature of the Australian Outback landscape, but they’ve almost disappeared from our cities and towns. The majority of Australian households get their water from a reticulated supply (mains water) or bore water. In the 1990s, 16% of households used a rainwater tank and for 13% it was their main source of drinking water.
In recent years, the long-lasting drought in many parts of Australia and widespread water restrictions have drawn attention to the need for water conservation and put rainwater tanks back into the spot light. Recently the south Australian government has passed a law that says any new house built must install a rainwater tank of 1000L or more. Water suppliers and state governments have been encouraging all residents to install a rainwater tank, usually with the offer of a rebate to those installed in existing properties.
Of all the water in the world, only 1% of it is fresh drinking water. Half the water we consume is used on flushing the toilet, watering the garden and washing our clothes, so doesn’t it make sense to conserve as much of the natural resources we can.
We as Australians are the biggest water consumers in the world; unfortunately we are also one of the driest continents. Australia’s harsh climate is bound to worsen over the next few years as the greater effects of Global Warming takes its toll on the Australian environment. We have all read and heard of the horrible state that the Murray River is facing. It’s something we all can do to help the Murray River, our environment, and our selves.
One of the most popular types of rainwater tanks used in rainwater harvesting are Polyethylene rainwater tanks. These rainwater tanks are popular because of the numerous advantages they have over other kinds.
About team poly rainwater tanks:
· Team poly rainwater tanks have traditional corrugated walls for style and strength. The corrugated design provides an even wall thickness and strength from top to bottom. This eliminates weak spots due to uneven distribution of polyethylene during the rotor-moulding process. The rainwater tanks are manufactured thicker at the transition from floor to wall, maintaining the strength of the tank where pressure will be at its greatest.
· Every Team Poly rain water tank is manufactured from food grade polyethylene to meet the Australian Standard AS 4020 covering contact with food and water. All rainwater tanks meet the Quality Standard ISO 9001 and they maintain an ongoing commitment to ensure compliance with the Quality Management Systems standard, through regular Quality Audits by Standards Australia. Team Poly tanks are made from the latest grade of Ultra UV polyethylene. This raises the UV protection up from UV 8 to ULTRA UV ensuring your rainwater tank will have the best possible protection against the harsh Australian sun.
· Team Poly tanks of large volume are supplied with a centre pole to safely support the roof. Team Poly tanks that have supporting centre poles installed utilise lead-free PVC, eliminating the risk of lead contamination.
· Team Poly rain water tanks have the provision for locating the centre pole into a fixed position. Centre poles are installed by the company driver on site, eliminating the need for the customer to enter the tank.
· Team Poly rainwater tanks are manufactured in one piece and have their lids cut and re-fitted for two reasons: Transport and Access.
Removable lids will give the customer easy access for regular cleaning. Having the lid cut and replaced does NOT reduce the strength or performance of the tank at all. The removable clip-lock lid design screws back into place with stainless steel screws to prevent the entry of contaminants, vermin etc.
· Team Poly rain water tanks help the environment - they strive to be industry leaders by fully absorbing all emissions of carbon dioxide emitted during production and distribution of our products.
Steps they have taken to achieve this goal include:
* Reduction of energy wastage.
* Recycling programs in place at the point of manufacture.
Polyethylene rainwater tanks are less expensive than other varieties of rainwater tanks. Polyethylene rainwater tanks are also UV resistant, and rather than being heavy and bulky are very light in weight and easy to carry around. Rainwater tanks come in all shapes and sizes to suit metropolitan and rural homes and properties, and all colour bond colours are available.
Harvesting rainwater and using it to water the garden and wash the car with can both help the environment and cut your consumption of mains water, ultimately cutting your bill too. Significant savings can be made if you connect the tank to your toilet, washing machine or hot water system.