September 21, 2014
Greywater recycling combined with rain water tanks can save substantial amounts of water; this article outlines some greywater facts. It must be remembered that greywater must […]
September 20, 2014
This video shows a simple rainwater harvesting system with a drum water filter and a rain water tank. It is a good example of how a […]
September 19, 2014
If you harvest rainwater, you can drink the water from your rain water tanks but the water must be appropriately filtered – the article below briefly […]
September 18, 2014
Many people forget about water conservation measures while at work; the article below outlines some good ways of improving water efficiency at your workplace, including the […]
September 16, 2014
Although the video below only mentions underground water tanks, above-ground water tanks are also suited for rainwater harvesting. Rainwater can be used for a multitude of […]
September 15, 2014
The article below describes one way or designing & installing a grey water irrigation system with a plastic water tank or box for temporary storage. The […]
September 14, 2014
Schools usually have ideal rooftops for rainwater harvesting and enough space for large water tanks too. In South Africa, the typical rural school comprises of long […]
September 13, 2014
In addition to the comprehensive water saving tips listed below, rainwater harvesting tanks and grey water recycling should also be considered. Rain water tanks not only […]
September 11, 2014
High quality ‘plastic’ or polyethylene water tanks and chemical tanks have a number of advantages over equivalent fibreglass tanks and steel tanks. The article below mentions […]
September 10, 2014
Greywater recycling is an eco-friendly way of conserving water; just remember that grey water should not be stored in water tanks for longer than 24 hours […]
September 8, 2014
An interesting video; water conservation should become a part of everyone’s everyday actions. Rain water harvesting tanks and grey water recycling systems should be installed wherever […]
September 7, 2014
Water quality & increasing water supply cuts are a concern to many South Africans. Rainwater harvesting tanks are one way of ensuring a back-up water supply […]
September 6, 2014
Small water tanks, drums or ‘rain barrels’ are great for the hobby rainwater collector & DIY enthusiast but we advocate bigger water tanks, if possible. Many […]
September 4, 2014
Hospital rooftops make ideal collecting surfaces for rainwater harvesting and there is usually ample space for installing large water tanks – 10000 litre tanks, 15000 litre […]
September 3, 2014
This video outlines the steps to installing a rain barrel or small rain water tank (known as ‘water butts’ in the UK and commonly called rain […]
September 2, 2014
The advantages of installing rain water tanks definitely outweigh the disadvantages but it is a good to know the possible downsides, as the article below outlines. […]