March 2, 2014
Where there may be chance of bacterial or microbial contamination, boiling the water in addition to filtering is a good idea. Rainwater is naturally pure but […]
February 10, 2014
Water tanks in urban areas need not be small; where space is limited, underground water tanks such as the JoJo 6000 litre underground tank can be […]
January 14, 2014
These relatively simple DIY modifications to your rainwater tank system can ensure cleaner, healthier water for domestic use. Polyethylene or plastic water tanks are generally easier […]
January 6, 2014
The article below outlines some practical and important tips when it comes to rain water tanks and rainwater harvesting systems. Below are some points which can […]
November 23, 2013
Installing a rainwater tank is an excellent way of making use of one of our most important natural resources – water tanks save water and money. […]
November 12, 2013
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 […]
November 1, 2013
After the cost of buying rainwater tanks and the installation costs (if you do not do it yourself), does rainwater harvesting really save money? The answer […]
September 25, 2013
A common misconception is that rainwater harvesting tanks and systems are ‘fit and forget’. Even simple water tanks storing municipal, borehole or other water should be […]
September 17, 2013
Rainwater harvesting systems range for simple rain barrels to sophisticated systems that integrate with the existing water supply. Probably the main/most important piece of hardware is […]
September 15, 2013
This brief article relates to global water scarcity; in many countries, such as South Africa, water scarcity is already an everyday issue for millions of people. […]
September 14, 2013
Rainwater is inherently pure before it reaches a collection surface or the ground but, as the article below discusses, rainwater from your rain water tanks must […]
September 8, 2013
While most parts of South Africa cannot be classified as desert, the country as a whole receives annual rainfall that is below the global average and […]
September 1, 2013
Installing rainwater tanks is a wise investment wherever you are in the world. After a natural or man-made disaster, rainwater tanks could mean the difference between […]
August 31, 2013
The article below serves as a reminder that if rainwater from water tanks is to be used for drinking, it must be adequately purified. Rainwater is […]
August 23, 2013
A great article on how to make a simple, inexpensive rainwater harvesting system. We always recommend installing more water storage capacity than you think you need […]
August 21, 2013
Although this article is written from an Australian perspective, it is very much applicable to the conditions in South Africa. Having a 5000 litre, 10000 litre, […]
August 17, 2013
This article is a great example of how rainwater harvesting can ensure a household never runs out of water and the health benefits of using rainwater […]
August 14, 2013
Although these installation guidelines are for polyethylene tanks made by Teampoly (Australia), the same guidelines and recommendations are generally true for most ‘plastic’ or poly water […]