Dead Animals present a health risk when they come in contact with rainwater in a water tank.
Where a rainwater tank has become contaminated by a dead animal such as a bird or rodent, carefully remove as much as possible of the animal carcass and then disinfect the water.
If the animal is large such as a possum or cat and badly decayed, the taste of the water will probably be affected. It is recommended that the tank be drained and cleaned as soon as possible.
It is also vitally important that the point of entry for the animal should be located and repaired/sealed.
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