Slimline tanks are becoming very popular amongst people that collect their own rainwater. These tanks have a variety of benefits over standard water storage, and are quickly becoming an important aspect of catching, filtering, and recycling rainwater. In this article, we’ll go over some of the different benefits of slimline tanks, as well as how rainwater collection and recycling works.
Slimline tanks are, essentially, rectangular water collection tanks that are designed to pull runoff from rooftops and gutter systems. The tanks then run the water through a filtration system, depending on what it is to be used for. If the water is very unclean or polluted, reverse osmosis can be used. Reverse osmosis is a technique in which water is pulled through a membrane, separating the solute (everything) from the solution (water). Thus, water taken from the streets of New York City can be sucked up and made into clean drinking water. If you live in a rural area, this kind of filtration may not be necessary, because if rainwater smells, looks, and tastes clean, it’s probably okay.
Almost all types of slimline tanks are non-combustible, extremely durable (most come with a no-budge no-bulge guarantee), and can store up to 5000 litres of water in a relatively small area. They are totally green, running on a small amount of electricity and producing enough water to run a small household during a rainy season. They can be used in arid climates to store water during the wet season, and in rainy climates to keep rainwater from causing flooding or water damage, all saving money on water bills while providing an easy way to give back to the planet. The battle for the environment has become a global one, with entire countries encouraging their citizens to practice safe water usage, and this is a major step.
There are a variety of different slimline tanks, all with different standards and sizes. However, regardless of where in the world you live, water collection and recycling should be a part of your life, and likely already has made an impact on it. If you’re looking for an environmentally (and economically) satisfying investment, a water collection and filtering tank is generally solid choice. While they can be something of an expensive initial investment, they tend to pay for themselves over time, and many governments, councils and developers provide a rebate for installing rainwater tanks, in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth and there is talk of a federal rebate for some systems.