April 8, 2014
Here are some compelling reasons to install water tank or two on your property. Water tanks can be extremely useful for pretty much any household, regardless […]
April 7, 2014
Water saving tips can be applied no matter where in the world you live. When water saving habits are combined with water conservation systems such as […]
April 6, 2014
Watch this short video which gives an overview of the various components of a typical rainwater harvesting system that collect rainwater from a rooftop and directs […]
April 5, 2014
Rain gardens can be compatible with rainwater tank systems – simply direct the overflow from the rain water tanks or rain barrels to your rain garden. […]
April 4, 2014
Cleaning water tanks periodically is an important part of maintenance. The length of time between cleaning sessions will depend on the source and quality of water […]
April 3, 2014
The article below outlines the steps required for rainwater tanks & systems quite comprehensively. Most people underestimate how much rainwater they can collect from their rooftops […]
April 2, 2014
This video advocates pumping out a septic tank system every 3-5 years but this interval can be extended, depending on usage and especially if grey recycling […]
April 1, 2014
Businesses and commercial operations are some of the biggest water users in South Africa and should be focusing on reducing waste water and conserving water wherever […]
March 31, 2014
Big commercial buildings such as shopping centres, factories and warehouses usually have ideal roof surfaces for rainwater harvesting. The surface areas of commercial rooftops are usually […]
March 30, 2014
Septic tank systems are a great alternative to public sewer systems, especially in rural areas. There is nothing complicated about septic tanks and the way these […]
March 29, 2014
The article below focuses on cleaning rain barrels but the principles apply to all water tanks. Larger 5000 litre or 10000 litre water tanks usually have […]
March 28, 2014
Water tanks and tank stands often, although not always, go hand in hand. The decision whether or not to install you water tank on a tank […]
March 27, 2014
Rain barrels can be made from a variety of receptacles; here a food-grade plastic drum is used. Plastic tanks and drums are generally preferred over steel […]
March 26, 2014
The installation of water tanks at a household level in poor communities can help to alleviate poverty. In South Africa, many households rely on water that […]
March 25, 2014
Greywater is an under-utilised resource that is wastefully flushed away. Greywater can be recycled or reused, not only helping to save water but helping the environment […]
March 24, 2014
In South Africa where water scarcity is a daily reality for many, it should become second nature to save water wherever possible. It should not take […]
March 18, 2014
Whether you intend harvesting rainwater in water tanks or harvesting it for groundwater rejuvenation or rain gardens, the principles outlined below are important. 1. Begin with long […]
March 15, 2014
A step further to water saving habits, as shown in this video, is to install water conservation systems such as rainwater tanks and grey water recycling […]