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Collection and storage of rainwater from the roof of your home and other suitable structures.
Harvested rainwater may be substituted for mains water and used for
- Flushing toilets
- Washing clothes
- Garden irrigation
- Topping up pools, spas or water features
- Providing water for all internal household needs
Benefits of backyard harvesting of rainwater include
- providing "guilt free" water for treasured plants or an area of lawn for the kids to play on
- reducing storm water run-off and damage to local streams, beaches and oceans
- reducing the need for new infrastructure such as dams and storm water systems
- reducing demand for water from the Murray potentially improving the health of the river and its wetlands
- providing a better environment for our children and grandchildren.
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