Is Rainwater Harvesting Worth It?

Is Rainwater Harvesting Worth It? Well consider that a maintained rainwater tank can last up to 30 years and over that time can provide significant savings on your water bills, help our water shortage crisis and provide you with fresh water during times of water restrictions and droughts. 

Below are just a few reasons why we believe Rainwater Harvesting is definitely worth the investment.

Is Rainwater Harvesting Worth It? Well consider that a maintained rainwater tank can last up to 30 years and over that time can provide significant savings on your water bills, help our water shortage crisis and provide you with fresh water during times of water restrictions and droughts. 

Below are just a few reasons why we believe Rainwater Harvesting is definitely worth the investment.

Water tanks can reduce or eliminate your water bills.

By collecting rainwater from your roof and directing it via gutters and pipes to you tank (or tanks) you can access you own water or rely less on mains water supply, thereby reducing or eliminating water bills.

Most of the water you use in your property isn’t actually used inside your house; it is predominantly used on your lawn and garden, and in your laundry. Next up is your laundry. Even if you just use your harvested rainwater in your garden, you’ll save a pretty penny; if you get a licensed plumber to plumb your water tank into your laundry room, for a small upfront investment you can have decades of significantly cheaper water bills. Finally, if you supply rainwater to your toilet tank, you’re saving even more. Within a few years, you’ll have paid off your upfront costs, and after that you’ve got decades of savings ahead of you.

Rainwater for human consumption

Fresh falling rain is also suitable for human consumption, however some people like to filter the water prior to drinking. This can be done using a range of different filtration systems, which can be single / multiple cartridge filters with/without an ultra-violet light to kill bacteria and germs, to suit your needs. Select Water Tanks are suppliers of the Puretec range of filtration systems.

Water tanks are environmentally friendly

When asking the question “is rainwater harvesting worth it” think about the environment. By harvesting you own water you are helping reduce the massive infrastructure needed though dams and pipes etc to provide mains water to a whole community or State or country. Learn more about how water tanks are super Eco Friendly

Tanks made from stainless steel for example are fully recyclable and the water stored by tanks can be redirected to plants and animals at a time they are in high need of it.

Water tanks helps to deal with the damage caused by flooding

By collecting rainwater and directing it when and how you want, you are preventing the run-off from rainwater, washing out or eroding water channels and creeks for example

Water tanks help to deal with bushfires

By having stored water on your property, you can use that to reduce the impact of bushfires by using that water to protect roof gutters or other structures and sustain animals and plants and be available for the local bush-fire brigade to hook up to your tank to fill up their own water supplies.

For more information on Water tanks and bush fires check out our article on Bushfire Water Tank Requirements

Healthier water for you plants and animals

Rainwater is free of unwanted chemicals and hard minerals which means it is safer and healthier for animals to drinks and for plants to absorb natural nitrates to help them grow.

There’s nothing sadder than a thirsty lawn and garden in summer, especially when you’ve been tending to it year-round and have to lose all your hard work! With a water tank, you don’t need to worry about the impact of water restrictions on your lawn: just use the rainwater you’ve harvested directly on your lawn and garden. And because it’s unchlorinated, it’s actually better for your garden because it’s still chock full of valuable nutrients that plants love.

Rainwater tanks can be built as a design feature

Stainless water steel tanks are increasingly being used by architects and builders to add elegance to the design of a structure. They can be designed to fit into the western wall of a structure for example, to reduce the heat generated by the western sun. They can be designed to fit along a fence-line or under the eaves or under a house or deck.

Select Water Tanks can help you with the style, size and shape of any proposed water tanks as well as locate the fittings and transport the tank(s) to your site.

Increase the benefits of water tanks by going Stainless Steel

We firmly believe that Stainless Steel Water tanks are a great choice for a number of reasons. They’re longer-lasting, offer great value for money over their lifespan, and at the end of their life are fully recyclable – better for you, better for all everyone on the planet!

• Stainless Steel lasts longer that other materials
  A Select Stainless Steel water tank has a minimum life of over 30 years. The corrosion resistance of Stainless Steel means your water tank will not only last for a long time but it will always look great.
• Great for Recycling
  Our stainless steel tanks have no plastic and they create a low carbon emission footprint . They are fully recyclable. The main elements can be easily recovered and re-used for other purposes.
• Look much better
  Stainless Steel is a favorite material of architects and designers of beautiful homes. Your Stainless Steel tank will look new for its natural life.
• A more cost effective option
  Over its life cycle, a Stainless Steel water tank with its minimum life expectancy of 30 years, will ultimately be very cost effective. that other tanks that do not last nearly as long

Slimline vs round water tank – which is better?

When you think about water tanks, what comes to mind is probably round water tanks as frequently seen in countryside settings such as farms. Round water tanks are a popular choice in regional areas, and often seen in suburban backyards as well; they’re a bit cheaper than slimline water tanks.

However, slimline water tanks are rectangular, helping urban dwellers make the most of their available space; they’re widely considered to be more attractive, and they can be positioned in those tight spaces alongside your house. You can find out more via these features on stainless steel round water tanks and slimline water tanks.

So, Is Rainwater Harvesting Worth It? If you’re looking for an investment in your financial future, that also happens to be an investment in Australia’s water future, you can’t go past water tanks for a budget-friendly way to make the most of what Mother Nature offers.