Understand your rainwater needs
Store your rainwater
Assess your rainwater collection area
Clean: Filter leaves and debris
Clean: Divert the first flush of rainwater
Secure your rainwater system
Decide on a pump or gravity-fed system
Manage standing water
Final stage rainwater filtration
Optimise your overflow
Monitor your water level
Care for your system
Final stage rainwater filtration
The filtration your water needs depends entirely on what you use it for. The same system can deliver water that is fine for the garden or safe for drinking, and the final stage of filtration is where you set that level.
Final stage rainwater filtration
Decide how much filtration your water needs based on how you will use it. Remove tannins and colour for laundry, and filter thoroughly if you plan to drink it.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
Match filtration to use
Outdoor and laundry use need far less filtration than drinking water. Decide your intended use first, then filter to suit.
Remove tannins and colour
Rainwater can pick up tannins that tint it brown, which matters for laundry and appearance. A post-tank filter removes colour and improves clarity.
Filtering for drinking
If you plan to drink your rainwater, filter as thoroughly as possible and seek advice on the right setup for safe drinking water.
The Handbook
Your complete guide to collecting rainwater, from first steps to system maintenance.
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