There is a rule of thumb to follow when it comes to deciding how much water you will collect from your roof rain runoff. The general calculation says that you can collect 1,000 litres of rain in your new water tank for every 10mm of rain that falls on a 100 square metres of roof. You need to then figure out how much water you use in general in your household in the yard and gardens, or for drinking purposes if you purchase a Drink water tank. The average annual per capita water use for Australians is 694 cubic metres which includes all water.

When you install a water tank, you have taken an important step towards conserving a dwindling resource. As the Australian population continues to grow, more and more pressure is being placed on the water supplies. While installing the tank is important, it should be coupled with a plan of action which reduces your water usage. That way you are insured you have adequate water storage for your needs.

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Water Consumption

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Minimizing Your Water Needs

There are lots of ways you can take simple steps to reduce your water needs. By reducing the amount of water you use, you insure adequate water supplies are available for drinking. You can also maintain your yards and gardens on less water so drought conditions can be handled with the water in your water tank.

To keep your yard and garden watering needs to a minimum, you can follow the advice of experts.

Water in the evenings or early morning hours to minimise evaporation

Use plantings which are good at storing water or are hardy

Water less frequently but water long enough so water soaks into the ground approximately 2�?

Always adhere to local water restriction rules

Plant bushes that are water hardy and can also reduce the drying effect of wind on your plantings

Aerate your garden soil and lawn

Do as many outside chores as possible without using water

Make sure gutters and downspouts are kept clear of debris to maximise rainwater collection

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You also need to minimise the amount of water you use inside your home.

Keep your taps and plumbing in good shape in order to prevent waste due to leaks

Don’t run your water unnecessarily

Buy energy efficient appliances that use water such as the dishwasher or washing machine

Install a showerhead which controls water flow

Be alert to times when you can save water in the sink during a chore rather than letting it run down the drain, i.e. washing vegetables or rinsing dishes

Operate your water using appliances only when they have a full load of dishes or clothes

Don’t let water run while doing tasks such as brushing your teeth or soaping your hands

Get plumbing leaks repaired right away

Install appliances such as toilets which are water savers

These are just a few of the ideas you can use which will reduce your average household consumption of water. Sometimes all it takes is being aware of how you use water in order to lower the quantity used on a daily basis. By following basic water consumption guidelines in addition to installing a rainwater harvesting system, you know you are doing all you can to conserve water.

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