October 27, 2014

A clever alternative to rain water tanks

In a world that is becoming ever more water scarce, innovations such as this alternative to water tanks and rainwater tanks are sorely needed. Rainwater harvesting […]
August 21, 2014

Different water storage tanks & options compared

This comprehensive and well-written article is a must-read if you are trying to decide between the various water tank options available for rainwater harvesting system or […]
July 2, 2014

Water Storage: Tanks, Cisterns, Aquifers, and Ponds

A do-it-yourself guide to designing, building, and maintaining water tanks, cisterns and ponds, and managing groundwater storage. It will help you with your independent water system, […]
March 1, 2014

Emergency Preparedness: Water Storage Tips

Rainwater harvesting tanks are also a great way of ensuring reserve water is available during water supply cuts & emergencies. Ensure that your water tanks are […]
January 13, 2014

Why installing a rain water tank is good for the environment

There are many reasons to harvest rainwater and install water tanks, including saving money on your water bills. Here’s why rainwater tanks are also good for […]
January 9, 2014

A case for poly underground water storage tanks

Underground water tanks are becoming increasingly popular in South Africa. Due to the excavation requirements, it is easier to install underground water tanks during the construction […]
January 2, 2014

Poly water tanks for commercial purposes

Plastic water tanks have many applications for industrial and commercial purposes – from simple water storage to being an integral part of an industrial process. Generally, […]
December 3, 2013

Do water tanks make life easier?

Whether the home is classified as a humble, low-income building or whether it is a mansion, in South Africa, a water tank or two can definitely […]
November 22, 2013

Can water tanks really save you money?

This is a broad question but the short answer is a definite yes! How much money water tanks can save is dependent on the situation and […]
November 12, 2013

Great reasons to install rain water tanks this summer

In South Africa, good rains have begun falling over most parts of the country – businesses and home-owners should capitalise on harvesting this free source of […]
October 4, 2013

Uses for 20000 litre poly water tanks

Plastic water tanks come in all shapes and sizes and the very large tanks such as the 20000 litre JoJo polyethylene water tank has a very […]
September 11, 2013

Rainwater harvesting is simplest alternative water source

Rainwater harvesting tanks are becoming more common in South Africa and in many other parts of the world, including the US and other developed countries.  It […]
August 7, 2013

Water tanks for emergency preparedness

In a world of ever-increasing natural and man-made catastrophes as well as conflict, it is a good idea, at the very least, to ensure that you […]
July 23, 2013

Water Filters & Contaminants – what type of protection do you need?

Even rainwater in rain water tanks could be contaminated by bird droppings on the roof and other contaminants in the gutters and it should be appropriately […]
July 19, 2013

Why cheap poly water tanks are bad for the environment

In today’s economy, consumers all too often choose a product based on price alone.  Poly water tanks are no exception but it is economically & environmentally […]
July 17, 2013

Rwanda: Japan Donates Water Tanks to School

Rain water tanks at schools improve the lives of students and save considerable amounts of money in some areas, as the article below states.  Rainwater harvesting […]
July 14, 2013

India: Mumbai officials advise that water tanks should be cleaned

Cleaning water tanks should be a periodic maintenance task although the period between cleaning will vary widely, depending on the quality of water entering the water […]
July 12, 2013

Water tanks for businesses – why are they important?

In many cases, the subject of water tanks and rainwater tanks tends to focus on domestic applications but businesses should also consider installing water tanks and/or […]