Investigate & Define
Water is the lifeblood of nature so it is imperative that we ensure water
is used in a sustainable way (Mackay Regional Council, 2016).
There are many environmental benefits of a rainwater collection system:
- Conserves water
- Conserves energy
- Prevents flooding and erosion
- Decreases contamination by limiting water run off
- Minimizes our carbon footprint
(Rainbank, 2016).
According to Mackay Regional Council (2016)there are also individual benefits from having a rain water tank as "most Australian households would save at least 45,000 litres and hundreds of dollars each year!