Here in Melbourne sustainability and making environmentally-friendly decisions are often at the forefront of our minds. One thing you can do to improve your ecological footprint is to install a water tank. At Essendon Plumbing Services, we are passionate about helping our customers improve their water usage and help protect our beautiful environment. To do this we offer expert water tank installation services in Melbourne.
Water tanks offer a range of benefits for homeowners, which will be discussed in this blog, including protecting our environment, reducing water wastage, saving you money on your water bills and more.
Overview of the Main Water Tank Types
Water tanks are a great option for many households, offering a wide range of benefits, however, your first job is to choose the type of tank you want. Water tanks come in a variety of sizes, shapes, colours and materials to suit your needs and preferences. The main types of water tanks are:
- Above Ground Tanks: Available in durable materials to withstand our harsh and unpredictable weather conditions, these tanks are installed above ground where you can easily access them.
- Below Ground Tanks: These tanks, also available in strong materials such as concrete and reinforced polyethylene to ensure longevity, are buried in the ground to minimise their footprint with an easy access point above ground level.
- Under House or Subfloor Tanks: Also known as bladder tanks, these tanks are installed underneath your house or deck so they don’t impede your land footprint. They are ideal for smaller properties or if you want your tank out of sight.
Each of these types of water tank has a range of benefits for homeowners.
Benefits of Having a Water Tank Installed
Environmentally Friendly
Water is one of our most precious resources, so it’s important to do everything we can to preserve it and not waste it. With a rainwater tank, you can easily capture, store and use this natural resource for many household uses, including flushing toilets, watering your garden or washing your clothes.
By capturing and using rainwater rather than relying on the mains water supplies, you can reduce your environmental impact. Mains water supplies take litres upon litres of water from local water basins such as dams, which wildlife also rely on and can take time to refill naturally, whereas, with rainwater, you’re only taking and storing what is funnelled into your tank. This is virtually impactless on local wildlife and environments.
Additionally, the more of us that install water tanks and reduce our impact on these supplies, the less we will need. Therefore, we can save valuable land by not having to extend or build new man-made water basins or dams to service our needs.
Minimises Water Usage
We use hundreds of litres of water every day as part of our routines for showering, brushing our teeth, washing dishes and so much more. While many of these tasks often rely on mains water, you can minimise your drain on the mains supplies by using rainwater for other purposes where you’re not going to swallow the water.
For example, since gardens and lawns require a lot of water for upkeep, especially in the dry seasons, rainwater harvesting is a great way to reduce your impact on local water supplies and make use of our rainy days even after they’re gone.
Long-Term Savings on Water Bills
Following on from the last point, if you reduce your water usage you will also reduce your water bills. While water tanks can be costly upfront and with installation, you will make your money back in the long term and even start saving.
Water bills can be expensive if you’re relying on mains water for all of your processes, however, rainwater is free and naturally occurring, so why not make the most of it? Just a few hours of good rain can significantly reduce your water bills as you won’t have to pay to water your lawn or flush your toilets again.
Additionally, using mains water can put a strain on your plumbing infrastructure such as pipes, valves and pumps. Whereas, with a rainwater tank they have their own system so you can reduce the impact on your pipes which will in turn save you money on regular plumbing maintenance and repairs.
Prepared for Emergencies
While it is uncommon to get disconnected from the main water supplies in Melbourne, it can happen, especially if you’re in a more rural area. If this happens, having a rainwater tank can help keep you out of trouble.
Having a supply of rainwater ensures that you will still be able to flush your toilets, and clean certain household objects like your clothes. This will help ensure that you’re not wasting your precious drinking water on things that don’t need it during hard times, such as bushfires or storms.
Simple Installation
Finally, water tanks can be easily installed by expert plumbers, or you can DIY if you know what you’re doing. If you’ve purchased a tank or plan to and want to make sure it is set up correctly, we can help!
At Essendon Plumbing Services, we have over 30 years of experience in the plumbing industry and have installed all kinds of water tanks. We can install and connect your tank carefully to ensure that there are no leaks or issues and that it functions properly. We can also install gutter protection to prevent leaves and debris from getting into your tank and contaminating your water or damaging your tank.
Improve Your Water Usage with a Water Tank
Now that you have an idea of the numerous benefits of installing a water tank on your property, you can start considering your options and reaping those benefits. Once you’ve chosen your tank or if you already have one, give our team a call and schedule an appointment to have it installed. With our expert water tank installation services you will be able to reduce your environmental impact and your water bills in no time!