Here in Australia, we have quite a few cultural icons. Koalas, Bondi Beach, barbecued snags, and even the good old Hills Hoist… they all are intrinsically Australian. Also among the list is the good old corrugated metal rainwater tank. Although less of a common feature these days, 20 years ago they were a staple of …
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Did you know that only 2.5% of the water in the world is drinkable? And with that, only 1% is available for drinking water, with the balance trapped in icecaps, glaciers, and inaccessible underground aquifers. Most Australians are lucky to have access to clean fresh water in their homes, and so the notion of water …
Have you been thinking about installing a rainwater tank, but aren’t sure how much you can actually use rainwater in your home? Well, rainwater isn’t just for watering the garden – you can use it in your home far more than you might think! Rainwater that’s been appropriately harvested and stored offers a sustainable water …
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Did you know that Australians are the biggest per capita consumers of water in the world? Yet we’re living in a dry country where the yearly rainfall is way below the global average. So it makes sense to collect our rainwater as much as we can. Particularly as 12.5% of Australia’s total water use is …
Australians are catching onto the many benefits of installing a water tank on their property. Not only do water tanks ease the pressure on our infrastructure and help conserve drinking water, they also help us save big on our water bills! But catching rainwater in your tank is only half the battle. How do you …
Summer in Australia is typically a high-risk time for bushfires, and this year is no exception. At the time of writing this, hundreds of bushfires are raging across three states, destroying nearly 1,000 homes in their wake. With a long, hot summer ahead, it’s wise to ensure your property’s water tank is able to help …
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Australia is a large, dry country. Drought is something that’s to be expected from time to time. But our recent drought has lasted for several years…
Water is an essential resource needed for a range of functions around the home. Every day we wash, water, rinse, clean, and drink… it’s easy
Rainwater harvesting is a technique that involves collecting and storing rainwater for later use in households, gardens, irrigation, and for other commercial uses.
Adelaide residents have overwhelmingly supported compulsory rainwater tanks on new developments. ABC Adelaide ran a Facebook survey on 14 June 2019 and received a massive
