CSIRO's tips for maintaining your rainwater tank

THE CSIRO have given Australians some tips on keeping their rainwater tanks maintained and healthy.

Australia is the driest populated continent in the world, and yet our water consumption per person is among the highest on the planet, the CSIRO have said.

For Australians, water is scarce and how we manage this resource is a concern for us all, so it's no surprise that people are looking to install some form of water catchment for their property.

The CSIRO said recent data shows that 26% of Australian homes have already installed a rainwater tank and an overwhelming majority reported that they are positive about the tanks.

However, it's important to know that the installation of a rainwater tank isn't a set-and-forget scenario, CSIRO said - There are some maintenance tasks that are unavoidable if you want to keep the tank healthy and efficient.

Top 5 tips for maintaining your rainwater tank

Get your mind (and the leaves) out of the gutter - every 3 months

Mozzie mesh - every 3 months

Spend some quality time getting to know your water quality - every 6 months

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CSIRO's tips for maintaining your rainwater tank