Collecting drinking water from roofs
Collecting rainwater for drinking can be practical, money saving and sometimes necessary. For safety’s sake, though, it’s important to have the correct set-up that is regularly maintained.
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By Alide Elkink – 1 December 2015, Build 151
Collecting rainwater for drinking can be practical, money saving and sometimes necessary. For safety’s sake, though, it’s important to have the correct set-up that is regularly maintained.
By Ann Galloway – 1 April 2021, Build 183
On-site stormwater management for new developments is now a requirement in many jurisdictions. This is what you need to know about options such as detention and retention tanks, soak pits and pervious paving.
By Alide Elkink – 1 April 2019, Build 171
With urban densification putting a strain on infrastructure services, some councils now require stormwater to be dealt with in situ, easing the strain on public systems.