Rainwater HarvestingRainwater Harvesting is the term used for the capture of rainwater at each lot and the use of this water to supplement mains water for non-potable applications. Why harvest rainwater?Rainwater harvesting offers many benefits to the community, developers, and local councils including: Reduce mains water consumption Reduce water supply infrastructure costs Reduce requirements for new or bigger dams Improve water security of supply Improve asset protection (eg lawns, gardens and motor vehicles) Improve stormwater quality Reduce stormwater volume and peak stormwater discharges Improve performance of Water Sensitive Urban Design measures
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