Rainwater that is captured and stored correctly is a safe, economical and sustainable source of quality water. Safety measures can be applied to the manner in which rainwater is captured, stored and dispensed. In fact some people argue that rainwater is safer than water supplied through mains or reticulated water systems. Our mains water is typically stored in dams, treated with chemicals such as chlorine to kill of bacteria and make it safe, and then pumped through a network of pipes throughout the community. It makes sense to catch the rain that falls for free without chemicals.

Significant economic, social and environmental benefits can be achieved by using rainwater. By using Rainwater Harvesting systems to supply water for some, or indeed all of our requirements, you can reduce your dependence on mains water. Our water supplies are falling and water restrictions are in place in many communities to reduce our overall water usage and protect our supplies.

There is no better quality water available naturally than rainwater. Some say there are health benefits to using rainwater which is not treated with chemicals like our mains water is.

Rainwater falls for free - once you have installed a rain harvesting system, you use less mains water and can reduce your water bills. Governments and Water Boards will increase water prices as they look to recover the true costs of providing water to the community.

The cost to the community to supply mains or reticulated water services is becoming more expensive every year. The construction of dams, pipes and treatment plants is huge and ultimately as tax and rate-payers, we foot this cost.

Rainwater Harveting reduces the significant damage to our creeks, water habitats and organisms caused by stormwater runoff.

Some Governments have introduced legislation mandating new standards of energy and water efficiency ratings that must be incorporated into new dwellings. Local administrators have also introduced guidelines for safe water usage systems. Please ask your local authority for those guidelines.

Mains water is not available to your property
To collect water to help fight bushfires and protect the home
To satisfy Council requirements to collect rainwater from sheds or garages
To ensure a backup for other water supplies
                

To save money or qualify for rebates
To store water at an economical cost
To save money on your water bills
In some other areas, Councils have introduced cash-back rebate plans for those who install a rainwater tank
The cost of water is already high and it is set to rise substantially in the near future as Councils and Water Boards move to pass on the true cost of water to the community
To meet new regulations
In some suburbs, new houses are now required to install a rainwater tank of a certain capacity

You see the value in pure fresh natural rainwater
You do not want chemicals added to your drinking water
You wish to drink pleasant tasting water
Your water supply is salty or hard, has odours or contains heavy metals
You consider rainwater better for your family's health and you want to take control of what your family drinks

To prevent the impact of stormwater run-off on the local environment
You understand that rainwater is good for the garden
To become as independent as possible, for either philosophic or environmental reasons, or both