Be stormwater smart in 2020
Have you recently watched your stormwater run down the drain as wasted runoff? Did you know stormwater runoff contributes to localised flooding and soil erosion in urban areas? ABC News recently reported on how one man’s backyard stormwater collection system is saving him money and helping him reduce stormwater runoff damage in his neighbourhood.
“It is estimated 3,000 gigalitres of stormwater runoff is produced in Australia’s urban areas each year — the equivalent of six Sydney Harbours or 1.2 million Olympic-sized swimming pools.1”
That’s a significant amount of water, one of our most precious resources, running out to sea as waste, or it evaporates.
Stormwater can also damage the environment in the following ways:
- Soil erosion
- Contributes to localised flooding
- Carries pollutants and debris
“You can significantly reduce the amount of water restrictions by harvesting rainwater and stormwater…It’s really important that we all think about capturing and re-using stormwater because what happens at every individual house matters, the cumulative impact of everyone’s house make a really big impact to the health of our creeks, rivers and our oceans.”2
Part of this more sophisticated stormwater smart home system includes under garden drainage, but for most urban properties, the largest rainwater catchment area is the house roof, and a cost effective way of harvesting rainwater before it contributes to stormwater damage is by installing a rainwater tank at your home or property.
In urban areas where space is limited, our custom made slimline water tanks are an effective option. You can find information on our steel water tank sizes and shapes below.
Use our online water tank calculator to determine diameter and height to fit your available space and get your obligation free quote today, or give us a call on 02 4936 6920 to discuss your individual water tank requirements.
Why not choose to invest in your rainwater system with your local manufacturer and tank expert, Michael at gmTanks.
References
- Ross, A. Chris made his home stormwater smart and saved money in the process. He says you can too, Viewed 13 February 2020,https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-15/rain-gardens-green-roofs-solutions-for-stormwater-problem/11843114
- Ross, A. Chris made his home stormwater smart and saved money in the process. He says you can too, Viewed 13 February 2020,https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-01-15/rain-gardens-green-roofs-solutions-for-stormwater-problem/11843114