Rainwater System Components and Photos

The following photos and descriptions illustrate the components of the rainwater harvesting system installed at the Ruby Alton Nature Reserve.

Bob Burgess of the Rainwater Connection of Thetis Island with the support of sub-contractors, designed and installed the entire outdoor system. Bob designed the system to demonstrate a range of available technologies and good practices for both household and garden uses.

The company who provided and installed the biosand, particle and UV filters was WaterTiger of Victoria. Their website provides excellent information about the products used.

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Catchments, Cleaning, and Downspout Filtration

Roof Gutters Pigtail with Dripper Self-cleaning Leaf Trap
Leaf Trap Pail Septic Filter Mesh Filter
Cleanout Valve    
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Rainwater Storage Systems

Excavating Site Compacting and Leveling Pad  
Surge Tank Cistern
Cistern Liner Installing Cistern Liner Cistern Inspection Hatch
Cistern Vinyl Site Tube Insulated Winterbox Winterbox Sight Tube
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Pressurization and Disinfection System

Pressure Tank Day Tank Biosand Filter
UV and Carbon Filters    
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Garden Catchment System

Rainbarrel System Watering Timer Garden Hose
Filter Drip Emitter  
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