How often should you clean your rainwater tank?

Water tanks, of all shapes and sizes, require a certain amount of upkeep to ensure that the tank is operating at the optimal level and the water you are getting from it is of high quality. This includes keeping up with rainwater cleaning and it’s best to do this at the end of summer when the water levels are at their lowest. This is important for your continued use of the water in your tank around in order to make good use of it. The process involves many steps, but the point is to flush out dirt, contaminants, and build-up. Professional rainwater cleaners in Riverland can do an excellent job of easily removing any debris on the side of the tank.

What is rainwater tank cleaning?

In some cases, we can try to remove sludge without losing the rainwater you’ve already caught. We may try to professionally pump out the organic material lying on the bottom using a tube inserted through the tank inlet. Many other professional tank cleaning services are available, so you can actively avoid trying to do any cleaning yourself. We strongly advise against this because some dangers go with this including working in confined spaces.

Maintenance for your rainwater tank

Maintenance of your rainwater tank is highly important because people tend to forget that they need it at all. After we deal with installing your tank with the precision and care required, most people simply let the rain, or a bore fill it up and then they use the contents. It isn’t a typical home installation that needs power, and it is mostly static so it is easy for it to get forgotten about. It is only when the accumulation of sludge is suddenly stirred up by rain, the filters get blocked up and the water tastes terrible that we remember how important tank maintenance is. Rainwater tank maintenance consists of a few small tasks every year. This minor work is meant to check the structural integrity of your downpipes, and this helps to minimise the sludge from building up quicker than it should. The first thing we’ll do to look after your tank is to regularly check on it. We’ll do all of the following and more…

• We’ll check the level of the water, to ensure your reserves are where they always should be
• We’ll check all the critical elements like the liner and hatches to make sure they’re in good working order and if anything needs clearing or repair, sort it out early.
• We’ll get rid of debris and insects because they have a tendency to fall into water storage solutions on any household premises
• We’ll upgrade the clarity of the water because well-maintained tanks should be fairly clear of sludge and debris at the bottom of the tank
• We’ll then do basic maintenance every 6 months or so because large rain events can cause some of the issues listed above

What is involved in professional rainwater tank maintenance?

Everything we’ve mentioned up until this point has been an explanation of an initial check and survey of the tank. Basic maintenance consists of other steps entirely and we’ll get into those below.

We’ll check that the roof is clean and clear of debris. If there are overhanging trees and branches, then we’ll suggest that we clear these away.

It will also help to clean your gutters and even invest in high-pressure drain cleaning as regularly as required. This is important both for collecting rainwater and ensuring the accurate expulsion of waste.

We’ll then check your downpipes and drainage to the tank. This part of maintenance requires that we clean it away and clear anything that shouldn’t be there. It is an important step to maximise the runoff quality when it does rain.

We will then tend to another critical component and clean out the entry box because it can be a contamination point as all the water in the tank passes through this.

Tank maintenance to make your installation last longer

A water storage tank can last up to 25 years or more but that is entirely dependent on how you use it and how you intend to take care of it. You need to ensure that you follow the correct maintenance and establish a relationship with a local tank expert to guarantee longevity. Australian Department of Health has several recommendations regarding your rainwater tank. One of them requires that you take care of a number of critical components and we’ll go through some of them below:

• Gutters

As already briefly mentioned, your gutters will need inspection and cleaning. This is to remove potentially damaging amounts of leaf material or other debris.

• Roof

This is another area that requires the clearing of debris including leaves and other plant material. All of this should be carefully cleared, and the surface should then be cleaned.

• Tank inlets

Your tank inlets will need debris checks to and this extends to any filters.

• Tank and tank roof

This is about ensuring that it is sturdy and still in good shape to protect the quality of your rainwater collection. A professional tank expert will check the structural integrity of the tank and immediately address and areas that need repair.

Can I pump my own septic tank?

You may think that you can do it yourself but we’re here to give you the cold hard truth. You are not licensed, experienced, or prepared enough to deal with the eradication of sludge or another debris-related build-up in your rainwater tank. Let us help you to establish a connection with a reliable rainwater tank pump contractor in Cobdogla, Glossop, Winkie and many more locations in this region.  We’re far more equipped to get the job done in a way that protects everyone on the premises from potential bacterial harm and property damage. Our specialists are trained to come up with several tank cleaning solutions perfect for your unique needs and give you a detailed explanation of the next plan of action. Call us on 08 8102 0998!