1. Do you currently have a rainwater tank, barrel or storage vessel installed at your residence, holiday home or other property? Yes No
If yes, what is the combined size of your tank/s? 0 - 1,000 Litres (264 US Gallons) 1,001 - 5,000 Litres (1,320 US Gallons) 5,001 - 20,000 Litres (5,283 US Gallons) Greater than 20,000 Litres (5,283 US Gallons)
2. What is your primary reason for considering implementing a rainwater harvesting system? Environmental concerns Cost saving Water restrictions Water quality Special interest in rainwater Other
If other, what reasons?
3. Is ‘town’ water (reticulated ‘mains’ or municipal water) available in your area? Yes No
4. What will you be using the water you harvest for (click all that apply)? Drinking water Outside use (including garden irrigation, topping up the swimming pool, car washing) Hot Water System (including bath and showers) Laundry Toilet flushing
5. Apart from the tank, barrel or storage vessel itself, what components will you include in your rainwater harvesting system (click all that apply)?
Pump (to distribute rainwater for use) Gutter or leaf guard (to keep roof gutters clean) Gutter downpipe Rain Heads (to improve catchment efficiency and separate leaves and debris) First Flush Device (to help prevent the first, most contaminated water from entering the tank) Insect proof screens and overflow valves Water Level Indicator (to measure the amount of water in the vessel) Other components?
6. How important is it to you not to be totally reliant on governments for your water? Very important Moderately important Not important
7. What is the most important factor in choosing components to make up your rain water harvesting system? (eg. initial cost, durability, maintenance, self-installation, looks etc)
8. Would you be prepared to participate in other surveys on rainwater harvesting conducted by university researchers? Yes No
9. Any general comments about the survey?
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