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A first-flush diverter is recommended in order to minimise debris from the roof entering the tank. It works by diverting the first flow of water from the roof into a chamber. When the chamber is full, the flow will be directed into the tank. This device empties itself of contaminated water and resets automatically but does require periodic cleaning.
