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A Rain Water Tank, also known as the rain barrel or the water butt, is a water tank that is used to collect and store rainwater runoff typically from the rooftops. One collection system can yield almost 623 gallons of water from 1 inch of rain on a 1,000 square ft. roof. This stored rainwater can be used for watering gardens, agriculture, flushing toilets, washing cars, and drinking.

Rainwater tanks can be constructed from materials like plastic, concrete, galvanised steel, fibre glass, and stainless steel. These tanks are usually above the ground and are opaque to prevent exposure to light. Almost all steel tanks come with an inner plastic lining to increase the life of the tank which prevent leaks, and protect the quality of water stored.

Why choose Rain Water Tanks?

• It yields free water and money is saved on water rates. It helps one to be self-sufficient in water supply.
• The type of water yielded is soft water that produces lather easily.
• Rain Water Tanks store water that can be used for emergency purposes like fires. They also reduce local flooding by providing storage of rainwater.
• Rain Water Tanks help prevent contamination of water present in them. With proper lids and storage, it prevents rainwater from being collected in pools and causing insect breeding.
• The water can be used for all kinds of chores at any time of the day. These tanks are easy to maintain without using any resources.
• Rainwater harvesting and storing water in rainwater tanks reduce the demand of groundwater. It also helps prevent soil erosion.

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