If you are a reading this page, then you are likely wondering what a septic tank system is, and why you would need one. Or perhaps you are looking to buy and are researching options. This article aims to explore and answer all these questions in a succinct manner. Why are Septic Tank Systems Required? You will […]

Installing screening on your tanks is a necessity and council requirement to keep out mosquitoes and insects from your tank. Yet, screening can introduce new problems that tank owners should be aware of. Without proper tank maintenance to clean out strainers and unclog screens, water might end up overflowing from the top of your tank and/or not […]

To ensure rainwater collected in your tank remains clean and fresh, it is important to properly maintain your tank. Part of this maintenance involves cleaning out the sludge that builds up at the bottom from the accumulation of sediment and organic matter. What is sludge? Even with strainers, plant material, waste and sediment will still […]

Harvesting rainwater into a water storage tank can provide you with a valuable source of water to be used throughout your home or property. Provided your rainwater tank has been correctly installed and is safe to use for storing drinking water (AS/NZS 4020), you will need to ensure that your tank is properly maintained. Maintaining your rainwater […]