Collect rainwater

PLEDGE: Collect rainwater
 
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If the budget runs to it, buy a 1000 litre water tank to collect rain water from your roof. Devan Plastics in Tauranga is producing a new tank that has a diameter of about 850mm and so can easily sit next to the house without being too obtrusive. Why water your plants or pets with treated town water when there is an alternative? With disaster planning in mind as well, 1000lt of water can can a long way to maintaining independence in the event of a natural disaster - flooding, earthquake etc.
I appreciate plastic isn't the 'green' thing to do but practicality and common sense need be added into the mix.

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Originally submitted by totara gully on 01 Dec 2007

Suggest installing a

On November 11th, 2007 sstewart says:

Suggest installing a diverter to divert the first rush of rain water containing a lot of rubbish from your roof. Especially if you live near a busy road.

Recycled Plactic Tanks

On February 26th, 2008 Sunz says:

When looking for a tank, make sure it is made from recycled plastic.

I think this is one of those

On March 1st, 2008 queen_of_denial says:

I think this is one of those ideas for which its not necessary to be a green-nazi about. One plastic tank filled with water is worth gold.
For the life of me I don't understand why councils dont insist that townies have to install a small water collection tank when building a new house. They are doing it in Aussie and it makes sense.

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