One of the key benefits of installing a water tank at home is its simple but highly impactful effect on your water bill. The more rainwater you can collect in tanks, the less water you have to pay for from the mains supply. They also have a long lifespan, so once they are installed, you can rely on them to benefit you in the long term. Furthermore, capturing and recycling water is helpful to the environment since fresh water is a quickly depleting resource.

The water tank collects rainwater which can then be used in place of tap water for an abundance of household tasks. Installed in gardens, they can be highly convenient as you can easily and efficiently use the water collected for watering your plants. You could even have it plumbed into your house and use the recycled water for other jobs which require a lot of water, such as laundry or flushing your toilet. This is especially useful during hot weather and droughts as having your own supply of water means you don't have to adhere to any restrictions.

It's not usually recommended to drink water straight from a tank since there is a range of contaminants that could be harmful upon consumption. It is possible, however, if you make sure to check a few things.

Most water tanks manufactured in Australia can safely store rainwater, however, you need to check for compliance with Australian Standard AS/NZS 4020 (testing the safety of products in contact with drinking water). Since most rainwater is collected from rooves or gutters, you will also need to check the roofing materials and avoid drinking water that could have come into contact with led flashing, bitumen or tar, for example. 

If you're not planning on consuming your water, you should be able to use it straight from your water tank. It's generally safe for washing clothes and flushing the toilet. However, if you are wanting to drink it, there is a slim chance that it may have become contaminated in the process of travelling into and out of the water tank, so you may want to chlorinate your water supply if you are worried about this.

Yes! Water tanks are great for the environment since they collect and store rainwater which can then be used in place of mains water supplies. While this is great news for your water bill, it also means they are very eco-friendly. Recycling water from your roof is a brilliant way to avoid using up fresh water on tasks such as watering plants or cleaning vehicles, which can be done just as efficiently with recycled water, so make sure you enquire now and get your water tank installed.