If you are using your tank for drinking, laundry, internal plumbing connection or irrigation, water filtration may be necessary to improve the water quality and avoid problems associated with tainted water.
We do not recommend drinking tank water when a potable supply is available unless it is appropriately filtered to remove potentially harmful contaminants.
Sludge in the bottom of the tank can consist of:
- Vegetation debris from nearby plants and trees
- Faecal matter deposited on water catchment areas by birds & possums
- Air-borne pollution—dust, smoke, chemical
- Roof & gutter material including flaking paint, and iron
Sludge can eventually build-up to such a level as to block the lower tank outlet, and it can damage your pump. It generally contains bacteria and can be a potential health risk whether you are drinking the water or using it in the garden or laundry.