What is backflow prevention device?
It is important to protect our main water supply to be contaminated by backflow of water from rainwater tank. Backflow Prevention Device (BPD) prevents the rainwater to flow from the rainwater tank to the main water supply. We fit new meters incorporating a backflow prevention device to residential properties with rainwater [...]
How do I maintain water quality?
Maintaining rainwater tank and proper installation is very important for the safety and also the water quality. Rainwater tank water shouldn’t be used for drinking. Tank should be covered and on access points, except the inlet and overflow. Installing screens helps to keep physical contamination out of your tank.
What factors should be considered when selecting a rainwater tank?
Tanks are available in different types, shapes and sizes. Depending on where you want to install the tank, the roof or under the ground etc decision should be made on the material that can be used. Larger the water tank is, more effective it is for conserving [...]
Where can you get more information about Greywater Systems?
•Local Council;
•Environment Protection Authority;
•Licensed plumber.
What are the various issues to be considered before installing a greywater system?
Issues that needs to be considered before installing a greywater system:
•Consult your council for the regulations and policies that are required to install greywater system.
•Your greywater system should use water from low risk sources to avoid contamination.
•Your greywater should be in your property [...]
How does rainwater tank work and what can it be used for?
Use rainwater tanks to captures rainwater from your roof or other catchment areas. . As rainwater is generally captured from your roof it is caught by the guttering, channelled along the downpipes and filtered into your tank. This water is then used for all [...]
How do I install a Greywater reuse system?
Greywater systems come in different ranges, from small treatment systems to the more expensive system that treat greywater via spray or drip systems. For a list of all approved greywater system please go to the Department of Health website.
Once you install the greywater system it becomes your responsibility to [...]
How can greywater be used?
Depending on what you want to use greywater for, and if it is being stored rather than immediately distributed, it should be treated to reduce risks and get the most out of it. Refer to the Department of Health website for more details.
Use greywater for garden irrigation and car washingbut not [...]
Are there any health risks in using greywater and if so, what are they?
Yes. The quality of greywater varies depending upon the number of household occupants, health, their age, lifestyle, food habits and water use patterns.
Some tips for a better quality greywater:
•Make sure there is no connection between your greywater and the drinking water supply;
•Use organic [...]
Are there any risks of using greywater?
The quality of greywater varies depending upon the number of household occupants, health, their age, lifestyle, food habits and water use patterns. Make sure there is no connection between your greywater and the drinking water supply.
Greywater contains large number of bacteria which includes disease-causing organisms, chemicals originated from use [...]
