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newbie-from-pa
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Joined: 20/06/2008
Location: United States
Posts: 8
Posted: 06:04pm 03 Jul 2008
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Hello All,

I would like to find info/plans on collecting rain water to be used for drinking water and home usage.

I already collect rain water for watering my vegie plot.

Thanks.
 
dwyer
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Joined: 19/09/2005
Location: Australia
Posts: 575
Posted: 11:28pm 03 Jul 2008
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newbie-from-pa

That is easy to fine outis go to public library as they should have some information

Dwyer
 
Robb
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Joined: 01/08/2007
Location: Australia
Posts: 221
Posted: 05:22am 04 Jul 2008
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www.dip.qld.gov.au/docs/planning/rainwater/Rainwater%20Tank% 20Installation%20Guide%20for%20Homeowners.pdf

Pretty basic stuff I'v lived with tanks all my life.
 
DavidP
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Joined: 19/03/2008
Location: Australia
Posts: 2
Posted: 05:49am 04 Jul 2008
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Just talk to anyone out of the ciry who has been on tank water. downpipes->strainer (to catch the big stuff) -> tank ... been on that type of tank water since I was a kid, and it tastes heaps better than town water
 
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