Cleaning a Water Tank

Water Tanks Require Cleaning

The primary focus of maintenance procedures should be to keep all components clean and to minimise the risk of contamination/rubbish either entering or remaining in rainwater tanks

As per Section 6 the catchment area should be kept clear of debris. The roof should be washed clean once or twice a year and [...]

Water Tank Water Quality

Regular disinfection of rainwater held in domestic tanks is not considered necessary in most cases and is generally only recommended as a remedial action.

In the absence of any known problems and if the water is clear, essentially odourless and does not contain any suspended material it is unlikely to cause illness in most users. However [...]