Where is the best place to put a water tank?
Again, this is determined by a number of factors: • The slope of the site. The most appropriate site will be on level ground, away from retaining walls. Extra installation expense may be incurred if your site needs to be excavated to make a level foundation. • The downpipe location. You should aim to connect as many downpipes to feed your tank as is practical. The closer the water tank is to your downpipes, the more efficient the water harvesting system will be. If downpipes need to be diverted and run horizontally over long distances then the installation expense will increase and the efficiency of the system may be compromised. • Aesthetics. While a well positioned water tank can add a design element to your home, most people are not likely to install a water tank where it is highly visible. This is an important consideration. • Proximity to laundry or toilets. Where a water tanks is used to feed a toilet or washing machine it must be installed by licensed plumber. Again, the shorter
