Water is a necessary part of living and can often be classified as a limited resource. Everyone has the ability to do their part when it comes to water conservation. Installing a rainwater tank is the optimum solution to harvest water that falls on roofs and would be otherwise wasted. They are one of the best ways to collect water to be used at a later date for things such as watering the garden, washing toilets and clothes.
There are many advantages to installing a rainwater tank on your property. Within Queensland particularly, many individuals choose to install tanks to overcome water restrictions and have an accessible water supply. Here are 5 reasons to choose our water tank installations in Toowoomba and surrounding areas.
Save Money
Using local water tank installation professionals such as the team at GTS plumbing will help to reduce your water bills on a long term basis. Installing a water tank on your property reduces your water consumption from your main supply saving you money. This is money that can be better spent elsewhere rather than on your water bill.
More Sustainable
Having a water tank on your property allows you to become more self-sustainable and can increase its overall value. Any time that you make your property more self-sufficient, the value increases. Not only will installing a tank increase the value of your property but it will also attract more potential buyers and stand out in the market.
The Bigger Picture
We live in a country where we are lucky enough to have easy access to clean water. Therefore being more-self sustainable with our water allows us to have a positive influence on the bigger picture.
Many parts of the world already experience substantial water shortages. With water being one of the most precious resources in our survival, this should be incentive enough for us to conserve it. Installing a water tank is a great initiative to start.
Budget Friendly
The average Australian household can collect around 100,000 litres of water per year from their roof. This water can be used instead of the main supply, which will save you a considerable amount of money each year.
Being able to visually see the tank on your property has the potential to lead you to become more conscious of your water usage. A water tank is a budget friendly way of utilising water within your household.
Grow Your Own Produce
Veggie gardens are becoming increasingly popular within Australian households. These gardens have the ability to grow more efficiently with rainwater from your tank. Creating a veggie garden is an effective way to spend less on groceries and bring flavour into your cooking. In Australia the price of fruit and vegetables are constantly on the rise so growing your own produce with rainwater is even more popular.
Rainwater tanks are available in a range of sizes, shapes and colours to suit your household and lifestyle. It is important to decide where the water tank will be located on your property before selecting one. There are many reasons to choose our water tank installations in Toowoomba, including saving money to acting more sustainably and being budget friendly.
At GTS Plumbers we can assist you with selecting the optimum tank for your household needs. With over 41 years experience in the plumbing industry, our friendly team are experts in installing rainwater tanks. Get in touch with us today for more information regarding a professional rainwater tank installation.