According to WWF, South Africa is the 30th driest country in the world, casting us into the water-scarce category. Water tanks are fast becoming a household feature amongst those seeking to proactively conserve water. But in order to maximize and optimize the versatility of rainwater harvesting tanks - in a commercial, domestic or rural setting -  there are some basic accessories that are designed to do the job.  So if you are convinced of the merits of installing a water tank and have done your homework as to the size of tank you will need, the next step is simply determining which water tank accessories are necessary for your specific context. So let’s start accessorizing your water tank: #1 A first flush diverter kit First things first, ideally you want to flush away the first body of water that hits your roof in a downpour as this is generally the...

Rainwater harvesting has become part of our everyday language; it is all about taking a vital and precious natural resource and finding ways to collect, store and re-use it, onsite, for domestic, industrial and irrigation needs throughout the year. Every time it rains, you have a chance to harvest it.    Solutions for harvesting rainwater are all about collecting the rainfall before it touches the ground and becomes polluted by silt and other chemicals that may be on the ground. Depending on the amount of air pollution in your area, rainwater is relatively pure and uncontaminated - safe for drinking and reuse in your garden and home. The purity of the water will also depend on the container the water is collected in. Simply filtering or boiling it will make it even safer for consumption.  What will it take to persuade you? The many benefits of rainwater harvesting are a...