Where should a water tank be placed?
These stylish tanks, which are made from UV stabilized polyethylene, are economical and will add value to your house. For residential or rural use, these tanks offer reliable long-term performance.
All our water tanks, large and small, as well as poly and steel models are proudly made in South Australia. Made in South Australia to suit South Australian conditions.
The industry-leading aprtanks line of water tanks is available in a wide variety of home-friendly colors. Your new water tanks will be a welcomed addition to your home for many more years.
Aprtanks' tanks & products are available in Central and Eastern Australia with manufacturing plants located Orange, NSW Innisfail Northern Queensland Terang Victoria and Adelaide, South Australia.
aprtanks information about water tanks: Australia has one of the lowest annual precipitations in the world. There is a lot of interest in water tanks for rainwater storage and collection. Harvesting rainwater is a smart decision in so many ways. Rainwater is relatively simple to collect and can be used as a source for clean, safe water. Rainwater tanks can also be used to provide a backup source of water if local water supplies run dry or restrictions are placed on water use. They are commonly used in rural areas that lack water supply or when people desire the convenience of having water available at their home or shed.
slimline poly tanksBoiling. Boiling is the best method to purify rain barrel water. It kills parasites, viruses and bacteria that can cause diarrhea.
If you have three people in your home, then you will need approximately 15,000 litres (one month's water storage for 3 people at 165 litres each person per day) to meet your water consumption.
Boiling water will kill germs, but not chemicals. Some of these contaminants can be avoided by using a simple device called a first flush diverter to drain the water.