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Rainwater: tank talk
By cutting back on red tape concerning rainwater tanks, Auckland Council is encouraging Kiwis to make the most of an essential resource. Even rural residents who tap into tank or bore water can benefit from smaller tanks, saving time and money especially during dry summer months when water delivery companies are often stretched.
Although resource consents may still be required when installing rainwater tanks connected to household plumbing, or for household use, they are less likely to be necessary when collecting rainwater for plants or animals, for example.
Drawing water from roofs, even smaller rainwater butts, barrels and the like can harvest anything from a few hundred to a few thousand litres. However, various considerations apply, such as: • Do I need a filter and/or a pump? • Will I be connecting the rain tank to an irrigation system? • Will I need to channel the overflow? • Will the tank require a support structure? • Do I still need a council consent?
Before investing in collecting ‘pennies from heaven’, it pays to ensure money won’t simply go down the drain.
For detailed advice from Auckland Council search ‘rainwater collection’ at www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. And, ‘tankfully’, Franklin is well served by specialists in water collection and application, so be sure to ask the experts.
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