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 the environment. Rainwater harvesting tanks on a property positively affects the environment in the following ways: By harvesting rainwater and storing it in rainwater tanks, a household or business […]
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Fundamentals of Rainwater Tank Harvesting Systems
The main and most important component of any rainwater or water storage system is the water tank but there are a number of other components that need to be considered, as outlined in the comprehensive article below. In many areas , a water-conserving household can provide for all its water needs from what it can […]
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Polyethylene Water Tanks for African Conditions
A plastic water tank is a plastic water tank…or is it? The truth is that not all poly water tanks make the grade for harsh African conditions and it is wise to check some specifications before buying. So what makes the ideal polyethylene water tank for African conditions? Here are some pointers to look out […]
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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 filtered if the water tanks are used to supply potable water. Water contaminants can be broken down into four categories: Taste and odor causing contaminants, rust/sediment, bacteria/parasites and lead. […]
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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 irresponsible to choose a plastic water tank based on price alone Many may argue that ‘plastic’ tanks or polyethylene tanks are not good for the environment in the first […]
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Everyone should consider filtering water before drinking it
We are not only recommending filtering water from boreholes, dams/rivers, rain water , water tanks or water reservoirs but also municipal water…here’s why Many people seem to think that water supplied by municipalities is pure and ‘safe’ to drink but this is not necessarily the case! In South Africa, municipal water varies in quality and […]
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Durban – eThekwini Municipality water shortages loom
A common problem in many parts of South Africa is the continued construction of urban housing projects that take little notice of the dire water situation and future water shortages are thus guaranteed. These new developments should incorporate rainwater harvesting and rain water tanks into the building plans to ensure residents have some alternative water […]
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Top 10 Reasons to Harvest Rainwater
It’s not going to be long before the price of water is going to be more valuable than the price of gold. With drought becoming more widespread and climate change wreaking havoc everywhere, finding fresh and good ground water to drink is getting harder. So why aren’t more people looking to the sky? After all, […]
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Water tanks installation: 10 Reasons to choose JoJo tank stands
Water tanks should ideally be installed on a sturdy base or platform; properly constructed steel water tank stands are highly recommended. In South Africa, steel tank stands are made but one of the country’s best-known water tanks manufacturers – JoJo Tanks. There are many reasons to choose a ready-made JoJo steel tank stand: JoJo tank […]
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