Water Tank Maintenance
Don't let this happen to you!
Blocked tank overflow strainer
Midges in rainwater tank
Catchments must be kept clean for efficient rainwater collection and to avoid mosquitoes.
Blocked inlets cause tainted water & overflow from top with potential tank base erosion.
Blocked overflow can result in structural stress
Un-maintained rainwater storage systems can result in blockages causing back-up and overflow from roof gutters or erosion of the tank site. Rainwater tanks may harbour potentially harmful bacteria, algae and other micro-organisms. The first you may know of this is when you notice smelly water or staining of laundry and internal plumbing fixtures.
As with other aspects of your property, your rainwater storage system is a valuable investment and requires regular preventative maintenance to avoid costly rectification work.
Making sure that your rainwater storage system components are maintained in good condition will extend the life of the system and help preserve the quality of the water stored in the tank.
Basic Rainwater System Maintenance Program
Check rainwater catchments are clean & free of debris |
Quarterly |
Empty & clean first-flush diverters and rain heads |
Quarterly |
Remove, clean and check inlet and outlet/overflow strainers |
Quarterly |
Maintain water pump & pump filters |
6-monthly |
Complete system inspection and water quality testing |
Annually |
Water filtration maintenance (replace system components) |
As directed |
Remove accumulated sediments/sludge from bottom of tank |
1-2 years |
For your peace of mind, Water Tactics provides a comprehensive tank and pump preventative maintenance service which we recommend on an annual basis.
As part of the service, we check to ensure your rainwater system is operating at optimum efficiency.
Download our tank cleaning and services brochure for more information
Our water tank maintenance services include
- Inspection and servicing of rainwater system components - system integrity checking
- Pump operation test and maintenance
- Water quality testing and mosquito check/treatment
- Sediment level sampling - checking if tank cleaning is required
- Detailed invoice/checklist - so you know exactly what we've done & can maintain your own record
- Comprehensive inspection report and checklist - preferred by our commercial clients
Tank cleaning
Over time, tanks require further attention to address water quality issues. The frequency of tank cleaning and desludging depends on the individual tank location as many different factors affect the water quality in rainwater tanks. Most Government authourities recommend cleaning rainwater tanks at least every 2-3 years.
Mosquitoes / insects
Mosquitoes and midges can enter and breed in rainwater systems when rainwater catchements and tanks are not properly maintained. We can remove and/or treat these pests and advise how to avoid further infestations. Not only do mosquitoes pose a potentially serious health risk, home owners can be fined if mosquitoes are found in stored rainwater.
Water filtration
If you are using your tank water for drinking*, laundry, internal plumbing connection or irrigation, water filtration may be necessary to improve the water quality and avoid provlems associated with tainted water.*Please note: we do not recommend drinking tank water when a potable supply is available unless it is appropriately filtered to remove potentially harmful contaminants.
Click here to view FAQ regarding rainwater systems maintenance.
Call 07 3324 8774 or contact us to arrange your preventative tank maintenance service