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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.
Diverters & Filters
When rain flows from the roof into a water storage tank it takes leaves, feathers, moss and other debris with it. It is important to filter the water before you store it to stop any algae or sludge from developing inside the tank and take out large particles from the water so that it can be pumped easily and safely, making sustainable water use and gardening as easy as possible.
Wide range of rainwater filters for downpipes and rainwater harvesting systems. Including pre-tank filters, large volume filters, basket filters and downpipe to water butt connectors.
