by rainhead | Nov 21, 2019 | Rainwater harvesting, Rainwater safety
Here in South-East Queensland, we have recently heard much of the role of rainwater tanks in bushfire zones; providing a water source to fight fire and protect properties while waiting for help. Many of those living in bushfire prone areas rely on rainwater as their...
by rainhead | Aug 20, 2019 | Rainwater harvesting, Water Conservation
Ever thought about converting your swimming pool to a rain water tank? While the backyard swimming pool is an iconic part of life in Australia, there may come the time when pool use dwindles and the cost of operation, maintenance and repairs start to outweight the...
by rainhead | Aug 14, 2019 | Rainwater harvesting, Water Conservation
The current Queensland drought is a reminder that history repeats and why rainwater tanks matter at all times and in all conditions. Back in 2013 the Brisbane City Council determined it no longer mandatory to install rainwater tanks for new residential...
by rainhead | May 12, 2019 | Rainwater harvesting, Rainwater system maintenance, Tank maintenance
A report by the ABC (May 2019) titled “Dengue fever outbreak risk for Brisbane residents from unsealed water tanks” poses a number of concerns regarding the potential for a recurrence of Dengue Fever in Brisbane. The Aedes aegypti mosquito – the...
by rainhead | May 11, 2019 | Global Water, Rainwater harvesting
This stunning art installation by Seattle-based artist John Grade in an Italian forest is truly a celebration of the beauty of rainwater. The rainwater is captured in vessels cast from human hands cupped together. The installation is dynamic: rising and falling with...
