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South Australia has more rainwater tanks than any other State, providing additional water by harnessing the rain collected off roofs. These are used widely in areas where there is limited access to reticulated water.
Meeting the Challenge
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Strategy 18: From July 2006 regulations will require most new home developments to have a rainwater tank plumbed into the house for some household purposes (also see Additional water supplies and fostering innovation Strategy 42 for more detail).
Completion date: Ongoing from July 2006
Lead agency: Department of Water Land & Biodiversity Conservation |
Reports, progress and links:
On 1 July 2006 it became mandatory in selected areas of South Australia to install a rainwater tank and have it plumbed into the house for new developments (and home extensions greater than 50 m 2). The new regulatory requirements are included under the South Australian version of the Building Code of Australia 2006.
SA Water, in consultation with the Plumbing Industry Association of South Australia, has published a Plumbers Guide to assist plumbers, homeowners, builders, rainwater tank manufactures and suppliers with acceptable solutions for installing rainwater supply systems. Click here for a copy of the guide. |