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Rain water collection tanks / Using rain water

Tuesday, March 13, 2007
The following information is from the Ministry for the Environment PDF on "Water Collection Tanks and safe household water".

To view the full PDF click here

Water collection tanks

Tank water may be collected from:
• rain off the roof
• natural water, for example, from streams or lakes
• a bore (a deep hole in the ground)
• a spring.
Water supplies from all these sources can very easily become unsafe. For
example:
• roof water may be corrosive, or may become contaminated from ash, dust,
agricultural spraying or bird or possum droppings
• river or stream water and shallow bore water may contain
harmful germs or chemicals or be discoloured and unpleasant to taste
• bore water can be hard and corrosive.
If you are unsure about the quality of your water, have it tested in an
approved laboratory. (See the box on the back panel for details.)