We’ve all made great strides in reducing our water consumption outside the house but there are very significant savings to be made inside the home. Water is a precious resource that we have to use more wisely for the good of our environment and for our children’s future. Collection of rainwater to provide significant amounts of water for flushing toilets, showering and the laundry can all contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle that will benefit the environment.

Rainwater tank manufacturers design many solutions for home owners. Eco Smart Plumbers can advise on the most suitable tanks and if you wish to use the water for drinking they can also advise on the best filtration systems to make the water safe for drinking. If you want to collect your laundry and shower water to use on your garden Eco Smart Plumbers can advise on the best solutions available. 27% of the average home’s energy costs are for heating water. Significant savings can be made by installing an energy efficient Hot Water Service which also helps reduce Greenhouse gas emissions.

Eco Smart Plumbers:

• Undertake Environmentally
• Sustainable Plumbing work
• Undertake hot and cold water audits of your home
• Advise on all of the different options to reduce your hot and cold water consumption
• Design and install plumbing solutions
• Advise of any government rebates and arrange your claim
• Install Rainwater Tank Systems plumbed into your home
• Hot Water Solutions
• Greywater Reuse
• Recycled Water
• Individual Onsite Effluent
• Treatment Systems

Water Audits

An Eco Smart Plumber will conduct a
comprehensive audit of:

• The condition and efficiency of existing services
• Stormwater/roofwater
• Sewer
• Irrigation
• Cold Water
• Hot Water
• Rainwater Collection
• Internal fixtures
• Kitchen
• Ensuite
• Bathroom(s)
• Laundry
• Other fixtures

You will receive a comprehensive eight page report with recommendations on improvements and solutions that you
can implement over time to reduce your water and energy consumption. You will also be advised about your eligibility for rebates.

To find out about your eligibility for rebates you should visit

Rainwater Tank Plumbing Rebates

Rainwater Tanks

Rainwater Tank Legislation from 1st July 2006

Choosing the right rainwater tank for your home depends on a range of factors including:

• The size of your home and roof area
• Available space and location of the tank
• Intended use of the water
• Number of people living in your home
• The most suitable pump for the application

• Modular tanks
• Under floor bladder tanks
• Underground tanks
• Waterwalls
• Steel
• Concrete
• Polyethylene
• Fibreglass

Rainwater plumbed into your home must be installed by a licensed plumber. So why not use an Eco Smart Plumber who knows and understands Environmentally Sustainable Plumbing?

Our charter: ‘To maintain high standards in public health, to promote the profession and ensure its members act in an ethical manner at all times.’

For further information contact:

The Plumbing Industry Association
12 - 22 Richmond Road
Keswick SA 5035
PO Box 219
Torrensville Plaza SA 5031

Tel: 1300 723 216
Fax: 8292 4040

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Website:http://www.plumbingindustry.com.au

To view the enHealth Guidance on use of Rainwater Tanks booklet, please click here.