How to Connect a Water Tank to Your Roof for Rainwater Harvesting?

In recent years, these tanks have become quite popular due to the advantages they offer to users and their cost performance. Nowadays, we see these tanks being used everywhere around us. When we look at the general purpose of these tanks, we can say that they are tools for storing liquids or foods and releasing them for use when needed. We will explain the connection of rainwater harvesting systems to roofs, but first, let's get to know water tanks a bit better.

These tanks are manufactured using three different materials: polyethylene, polyester, and stainless steel sheets. Tanks made from polyethylene material can be used both above and below the ground water tank for rainwater harvesting. Additionally, tanks made using polyester and stainless steel can be installed on-site.

Now, let's discuss how to connect rainwater harvesting systems to your roofs. The installation process is relatively straightforward. Your roofs act as rainwater collection areas for these systems. Rain falls on these areas, and the water begins to fill the gutters through these collection areas. Through the pipes connected to these gutters, the water is drained into the street. However, this drainage into the street means that the collected water is wasted.

You can save the rainwater that falls on your roofs. This saving process can be done through water tanks. If necessary, shortening the pipe that drains water into the street and placing a water tank will enable the installation of this system. However, it's crucial to attach a filter to the water inlet of the tank to prevent foreign particles from the roof from entering the tank. This water is commonly used for tasks like cleaning and watering plants. Still, with proper filtration and treatment, it can also be used as drinking water.

How Is Rainwater Harvesting Done for Large Projects?

Storing rainwater falling on roofs in water tanks is mainly for individual use. However, rainwater harvesting systems can also be implemented for large-scale projects. These projects can fulfill the water needs of an entire city or even a country.

From a corporate perspective, these tanks can be used for storing raw materials, transporting them, or storing products and liquids coming off production lines. Rainwater can also be stored and sold to households in a corporate sense. Cities like Sydney have already implemented this.

These large projects are usually located in regions with abundant rainfall. These structures often resemble funnels, designed to create a wide rainwater collection area and an inclined surface leading to the tanks. Both the on-site assembly option and a variety of sizes make stainless steel tanks a preferred choice for such projects. These tanks also come with stainless steel legs, minimizing ground contact. They are available in sizes ranging from 500 liters to 100,000 liters or more, and larger tanks even have stairs attached for easier access.

What Are the Water Problems Awaiting Our World?

We live in a consumption era. We tend to consume everything, including what we eat and drink. However, water is not an unlimited resource, and scientists predict that many major cities worldwide will face water scarcity.

Currently, there is a city suffering from water scarcity: Cape Town in the South African region. In this city, you can't even see your neighbor's car being washed because water is so precious. People in this country are reusing a bucket of water multiple times.

The increasing population is reducing the per capita water supply. Sydney, a city that will likely face water problems in the future, has already addressed this issue through rainwater harvesting, effectively postponing the problem to a more distant future.

Features of Tanks That Can Solve Our Water Problems

Let's discuss the general characteristics of tanks that are essential components of rainwater harvesting systems. We need to address these features in two categories: material features and technical features.

Material Features

• The most significant feature of these tanks is their international acceptance for food-grade use.
• These tanks are UV stabilized, meaning they are resistant to high ultraviolet rays and do not allow sunlight to penetrate, preventing the formation of algae and mold inside the tanks, thereby creating a healthier environment.
• All tanks are covered by a two-year warranty against manufacturing defects. So, you can purchase these tanks with peace of mind.
• During production, recycled materials or any color additives that could harm the tank are not used, ensuring the tanks have a long lifespan.

Technical Features

• Tanks made from polyethylene material are produced as monoblocks, meaning they are manufactured as a single piece, making them easy to clean.
• While these tanks are typically produced in their original material color, they can be painted in any color according to customer preferences, offering a variety of color options.
• They have a cold working temperature as low as -5 degrees Celsius. Polyethylene tanks can withstand temperatures up to +50 degrees Celsius, polyester tanks up to +60 degrees, and tanks made of stainless steel up to +80 degrees.
• Food-grade stainless brass connectors are used on all tanks.
• They are easy to transport.
• So, these tanks have a wide range of features that contribute to solving our water problems. By implementing rainwater harvesting systems, we can actively work to conserve and sustain our vital water resources.