Survey Reveals Western Australians are Interested in Rainwater Tanks

A recent survey carried out by the Australian Water Association and ARUP, an engineering consultancy, has revealed that 75 percent of Western Australians are seriously concerned about future water shortages. This concern is leading to demands for an increase in recycling water, and further analysis of the cost-effectiveness of the four Australian desalination plants.

Water Tanks: Water Collection Considerations for Outdoor Uses

Using water tanks to carry out tasks such as watering the plants, filling up the children's paddle pool and washing the car can not only help out the environment, but also save you a great amount of money. You can even acquire more complex systems that will allow you to use the harvested water for flushing your toilet and even for drinking when specialist filters are applied.