Blue-Green stains in your bathroom? Your water is trying to tell you something! If you’ve started noticing blue-green streaks in your bathroom basin, toilet, bathtub or shower, don’t ignore them—they’re one of the earliest signs that your water supply is...
Know Your Water Source Access to safe and reliable water is essential for every household and business. In Australia, many people rely on rainwater and groundwater in addition to mains water supply. Understanding the differences between water sources, their quality,...
What’s Lurking in Your Water Pipes? Deep-Clean Your Water Pipework Safely If you rely on tank water at home, it’s easy to assume your water is safe as long as it looks and tastes fine. But beneath the surface, there's something called biofilm that builds up inside...
Keep your stored drinking water safe with aeration. Rainwater storage tank aeration can help reduce the growth of bacteria, algae, and other microorganisms in the water, which can cause it to become stagnant, putrid, and unsafe for human consumption.The Importance of...
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 your Rainwater Tank Do you ever wonder why the water in your rainwater tank starts to smell, even if it looks clear and clean? Or might it have a slightly stale or funky taste? Collecting more than rainwater Storing water is more than connecting a...
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...
Choosing a water filtration system can be daunting. Many different systems are available on the market, and their costs vary widely. But what makes a filtration system effective, and what system is best suited for your needs?It doesn’t matter whether you receive your...
How to prevent Algae in your Rainwater Tank One of the common problems we encounter for customers who use rainwater tanks as their primary water source is Algae. While many algae forms may be harmless, some produce unpleasant toxins creating nasty taste and odour and...
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...
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...
Since the early 1900s, Chlorine has been used to sanitise public water supplies. The introduction of the chemical significantly reduced the number of deaths caused by waterborne diseases such as typhoid, cholera, and dysentery. Chlorine might be the only effective...
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...
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 Drinking Water: A Growing Concern Decades of plastic pollution have led to severe environmental consequences, including the contamination of our water sources. While much attention has been given to plastic waste in the oceans and its impact on marine...
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,...
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...
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...