Rainwater Tanks

Many plumbing services in Sydney can help you make sure that your water use is environmentally sound. These plumbing services may install water saving devices in your home, like low pressure shower heads, or even rainwater tanks so you can water your garden or wash your car without needing to use mains water.

If you are considering having a rainwater tank installed at your home, here are a few key things to consider:

• Benefits: There are many great benefits you will receive when you choose to have a rainwater tank installed on your property. These are just a few of those benefits:

              -    Reduce your water consumption

              -    Potential exemption from Water Wise Rules

              -    Reduce water bills

              -    Reduce impact of stormwater on drainage infrastructure and roads

• Uses: What exactly can you do with the rainwater you collect in your tank? These are a few of the more common uses:

              -     Topping up the pool

              -     Watering the garden

              -     Washing cars

              -     Cleaning pavements

              -     Washing pets

              -     Flushing toilets

              -     Washing clothes

It is important to note that with the latter two, you will need to get in touch with a Quick Check agent working on behalf of Sydney Water to ensure a smooth transition between water supplies.

• Regulations: To ensure everyone's safety before you get in touch with any Sydney plumbing services to install your rainwater tank, make sure that you:

               -    Get in touch with your local council to find out if there are any                           requirements you need to meet, or rules you need to follow

               -    Have a look at the NSW Planning and Infrastructure’s NSW 
                    Housing Code to see what rules you and your rainwater tank need 
                    to comply with

It can seem like a lot to take in for the seemingly simple act of installing a rainwater tank, but all regulations are created and maintained as a means to keep everyone safe and to ensure that your rainwater tank really is saving water, and therefore saving your money.

If you are looking at plumbing services in Sydney, call G.F. James Plumbing on (02) 9649 1099 or enquire online at www.gfjamesplumbing.com.au.

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