Where should I locate my tank?
To reduce installation costs, you should locate your rainwater tank close to your house, near existing downpipes. Some of the options of positioning your tank are explained below.
Nylex Coolibah Plus 2000LNylex Water Solutions
The Aussie Bladda Tank Large 4,000 - 6,000 litresApplied Water Technologies Pty Ltd
Landscape Tanks - Retaing walls and raised garden bedsLandscape Tanks Pty. Ltd.
SlabTank - hidden water storage (any volume)Azuratec
ShowerguardShowerguard LimitedThe Aussie Bladda Tank Medium 3,050 - 3,950 litresApplied Water Technologies Pty Ltd
ModtankModtankThe Aussie Bladda Tank - Small 1,275 - 3,000 litresApplied Water Technologies Pty Ltd
Smart Water Meter from WatersaveWatersave Australia
Nylex SLR3000Nylex Water Solutions
ecoCare Transfer Tank including pumpPlastic Plumbing & Irrigation Supplies
Toroid Tanks - underground water storage (3000/5000/any volume)Azuratec
Nylex SLR2000Nylex Water SolutionsUnderground
Installing a rainwater tank underground can save space in your yard but can cost around twice as much as above ground options. They need to be made from stronger materials and structures and often require weighting or concrete reinforcement. Also, because underground tanks are positioned below ground level, you will need a pump to extract the water.
Some regions in Australia may have regulations regarding installing underground rainwater tanks. You should always contact your local council to find out which rules and regulations apply to your region.
Above ground
The traditional round tank and some of the following space-efficient options are the most popular.
Under the house:
For houses on stumps or stilts a space saving option is to put the tank under the house or beneath decking. Rainwater bladders are ideal for this situation as they are easy to install in confined spaces, yet durable and require low maintenance.
Against the wall:
Another space saving option is tanks that go against walls or even act as garden walls. Some models can be joined together to make larger water storage tanks.