Rainwater tanks collect water from sources such as your roof, bore and spear systems, dams and creeks.
It's not just water that is collected, however. Anything that is sitting on your roof or in the ground water, is washed into your water storage tanks. Dirt, leaves, twigs, animal/bird droppings.
Sediment builds up over time. This 'sludge' is the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and water viruses.
The Australian Government Department of Health suggests water tanks should be checked regularly (at least annually) and cleaned every 2 to 3 years. But when was the last time you cleaned your tank?
Most people look to clean their water tanks when they are empty. But this can leave you without water, or worse, drinking poor quality water as the levels get lower.
At Pristine Water Systems, we can clean your water tanks while they are full, saving your water and with minimal water loss.
More importantly, we also sanitise your water with our very own food grade water sanitiser: AqueousPro™. This internationally recognised sanitiser will kill 99.999% of bacteria and water viruses to ensure the water supply from your tanks through to the taps is free of contaminants.
AqueousPro™ is safe to consume and can last up to 3 months (depending on inflowing water), and is far better than using Chlorine. If you have organic matter in your tank and you add Chlorine (to kill bacteria), then you are at risk of Trihalomethanes (THMs) forming due to the interaction of chlorine with organic material. There are possible links with THMs and cancers, but at the end of the day, the taste of chlorinated water is nowhere near as satisfying as crisp clean rainwater that is free of contaminants and bacteria.
If you live on rainwater tanks and haven't had your tanks cleaned in the last 2 years, then call your nearest Pristine Water Systems water technician to come and inspect your water supply. We provide obligation free quotes and will help identify the right solutions to ensure you and your family have Pristine drinking water.
