How to Filter Rainwater from a Roof

When you collect water from your roof it is important to ensure that it is filtered before it is stored in water tanks so that it is as clean as possible and doesn't go sour or smelly before you use it.

This article exlores the four main components you need if you want to use the rainwater in non-potable situations in a professional Rainwater Harvesting System, whether the water is stored in an above ground tank or one buried in the ground. (Extra steps will need to be taken f you want to further filter the rainwater for drinking). Read about the four steps of Rainwater Harvesting.