Pristine Water Systems Articles
Tips, hints, and information about Rainwater Tanks, Water Filtration and Water Analysis
What is La Niña and how will it impact your rainwater harvesting?
Across Australia, rainwater tanks are full as the La Nina weather pattern has drenched even the driest of regions. Having full rainwater tanks is a blessing for many. But the continual rain bombs that have hit from one end of the country to the other can cause issues...
Anaerobic Levels in Rainwater Tanks
Ever wondered why the water in your rainwater tanks starts to smell, even if the water looks clear and clean? Or might have a slight stale or funky taste? Storing water is more than just connecting a pipe from your roof and filling up your water tanks when it next...
Tannins and Saponins from Eucalyptus leaves can contaminate your Water Tanks
For many Australians, collecting rainwater from roof tops is the main source for your drinking water. Due to the harsh Australian climate, to help combat the heat that can be generated from the hot summer sun, our houses (water collection points) and water tanks are...
How to choose the right Water Filtration System for your needs
Choosing a water filtration system can be a daunting task. There are many different systems on the market, and a wide variety of costs. But what makes a filtration system effective, and what system is best suited for your needs?It doesn’t matter whether you receive...
Algae in your Rainwater Tanks?
How to prevent and maintain healthy drinking water One of the common problems we encounter for customers who use rainwater tanks as their primary water source, is Algae. While many forms of algae may be harmless, there are some forms that produce toxins that can not...
Healthy Water for Food & Beverage Businesses
If you run a business that operates under Food and Beverage regulations, and you rely on rainwater tanks or ground water, then it is imperative that you have a Water Supply Management Plan in place.For businesses that offer food and beverage facilities and don’t have...
PWSA Franchise performance Q1 2020
With the world in turmoil over Coronavirus and with uncertainty in a number of industries (Hospitality & Tourism in particular), water tank cleaning, filtration systems and ultraviolet water sterilisation is booming for Pristine Water Systems Australia. Coming off...
Why the Government should stop telling you to use Chlorine to Disinfect your Water Tanks!
Since the early 1900’s, Chlorine has been used to sanitise public water supplies. The introduction of the chemical greatly reduced the number of deaths caused by waterborne diseases, such as typhoid, cholera and dysentery.For public water supply on a grand scale,...
2 Simple Tips to Increasing the Yield from your Livestock
What is the Quality of the Water your Livestock is Drinking? Regular testing of your water supply and cleaning of water tanks will improve the quality of water your livestock are drinking, reducing stress in the animal and ensuring they are fit and...
Are you using Kerosene in your Rain Water Tanks to get rid of Mosquitoes?
Kerosene has traditionally been used in rainwater tanks to help fight off mosquitos breeding. Generations of farmers who are staunch advocates of the process can cite decades of the practice as having little effect on their health. But it isn’t the old hardened farmer...
Microplastics in your Drinking Water!
Decades of plastic abuse around the world has resulted in some pretty horrifying imagery, and what impact that is having on the environment. In recent years, there is increasing evidence that these plastics are not only filtering through our oceans and into our food...
It’s snake season and they’re coming for the water in your tanks!
What do you do if you find a snake in your water tank? You would be surprised how often we find snakes, alive and dead, in rainwater tanks. Like all reptiles/animals, snakes need water to survive. And as we head into the heat of summer, they need a reliable source,...
What to do for your (Rainwater) Tank after a big storm
Flooding is a devastating natural disaster that, in Australia, we're only too familiar with. But it's the clean-up and aftermath that causes so much stress and anguish for those who have to live through having their lives turned upside down. One overlooked, and...
Hiding your Water Tank behind trees, shrubs and bushes could be more dangerous than you think!
Let’s face it. Not all rainwater tanks aesthetically match the look of our houses and landscaping. Tens of thousands of dollars could be spent making our properties look good, but that water tank can be an unsightly deteriorating mess. One of the cheapest and simplest...
Your Poly Rainwater Tank could be ruining your Copper water pipes!
Blue green staining on your bathroom basin, toilets, bath or showers is a tell tale sign that you have a problem. And if you don’t attend to it early, you could be up for massive bills to repair water leaks! For those living off rainwater tank supply, there has been...
5 Tips for having crystal clear Tank Water
It’s just rained and your water tanks have filled up for the first time in months. But the water has a slight discolouration to it, and tastes much different; not as fresh, and it has a little texture to it. Failing to maintain your water tank when it isn’t raining...
The benefits of using an Ultraviolet Sterilisation system for drinking water
Water is Life! The human body needs food and water to survive with at least 60% of the human body being made up of water. That means the average person would only survive 3 to 4 days without it! Every living cell needs water and drinking chemical free water that has...
When is the best time of year to clean my Rainwater Tank?
For most people, their rainwater tank is rarely thought of unless they’ve run out of water, or some unsightly smell or taste starts sneaking through the taps. There’s a myth that your water tanks should be cleaned every 3 to 5 years. While every...