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Your tank water is suitable for a range of household uses, from drinking water to irrigating the garden. Urban Tanks can install the tank to meet your specific needs, but some of the most common uses are:
It has been estimated that using a 3000 litre tank for toilet flushing, washing machine and outdoor use will cut the average urban household's use of mains water by 11%.
The Urban Tanks team has the expertise and experience to calculate the right size tank to meet your needs. This is based on your roof catchment value and your expected average daily consumption from your tank water supply.
To help you estimate how many litres of water you can expect to use each day, use the following list of activities for approximate usage levels.
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Bath |
100 litres |
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Shower (10 minutes) |
200 litres |
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Toilet flush - single cistern |
10 litres |
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Toilet flush - dual single flush |
5 litres |
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Toilet flush - dual full flush |
10 litres |
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Dishwasher load |
50 litres |
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Washing machine load |
150 litres |
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Brushing teeth with tap running |
5 litres |
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Drinking, cooking, cleaning |
10 litres |
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Hand basin per use |
5 litres |
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Garden sprinkler per hour |
1000 litres |
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Garden drippier per hour |
4 litres |
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Car washing with hose |
200 litres |
Note: some of the above activities are not permitted under certain Council water restrictions. |
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Historically, rainwater tanks have been manufactured from a variety of materials including concrete, fibreglass and steel. However, the roto-moulded polyethylene tank has proved the superior performer by far.
When manufactured to a high standard of quality, polymer tanks are considered the cleanest, most robust and durable of all rainwater tanks. They promote pure drinking water, with no toxic effects or taste tainting; algae or mould cannot grow in them; they cannot rust and they look good with a wide range of available colours.
If a polymer tank is unsuitable for your situation, Urban Tanks can help with steel or concrete options that also carry our assurance of quality.
"Potable" water is water that is fit for human consumption, but is not necessarily good water.
"Primary water" is potable water that is used for drinking, showers, kitchen use, washing clothes and so on.
"Secondary water" is water that is used to water the garden or pot plants, washing the car, flushing toilets, etc. Waste primary water can be used as secondary water, with treatment where necessary.
The household tank is a clean, effective means of harvesting rainwater and the experts at Urban Tanks will advise you on your specific filtration requirements, depending on how you intend to use your tank water.
Whilst the cleanest water of all is rainwater, your tank can still become contaminated by dirt, animals or nearby trees. An excellent solution is to use a water diverter, which stops the first flush of rain and dust from entering the tank while the ball float seals off the dirty water.
Urban Tanks also have design features that keep vermin out of your water supply. In addition, it helps to keep your gutters clean and clear of leaves that may taint the water being collected. If trees are a problem, there is a variety of leaf catchers and gutter mesh covers available on the market.
Most solid material from gutters and downpipes will be caught by the tank strainer and this must be cleaned from time to time.
Some types of roofing materials or roof paints may contaminate the rainwater you are harvesting. The most suitable types of roofing materials are:
Urban Tanks will advise you if you have any other type of roofing material.
Newly painted roofs must use a special paint suitable for the collection of rainwater. This paint does not contain anti-mould agents. Older paints may be acceptable, but if in doubt, please seek advice from Urban Tanks.
Homeowners installing rainwater tanks may be eligible for a Council rebate on certain sized tanks. Ask Urban Tanks if this applies in your area and to your chosen tank.
When you purchase a rainwater tank from Urban Tanks, we take care of everything. You don’t need to chase different people to supply, deliver, install and maintain your tank. Our expert team provides a complete service, from advice on which tank will best suit your needs to installation to on-going maintenance.
Urban Tanks provide a superior quality product and professional service, which means better long-term value for you. Urban Tanks offer all these value-packed features:
For further information on how you can start Saving Water Saving Money, contact Urban Tanks on:
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Free Call |
1300 487 226 |
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Aspley |
1383 Gympie Road |
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Cannon Hill |
929 Wynnum Road |
Mooloolaba |
121 Brisbane Road |
Northgate |
Cnr Earnshaw & Crockford St |
Greenacre |
231 Hume Highway |
Doveton |
28 Princes Highway |
Deer Park |
1229 Western Highway |
