Rainwater Harvesting is regulated through the plumbing sections of the National Construction Code administered by the Australian Building Code Board (ABCB). The Code is updated every three years and in early 2021 the ABCB released a draft 2022 Plumbing Code of Australia version and sent it to Rainwater Harvesting Australia (RHA). RHA identified the draft…
The IAL Conference & Exhibition and ICID 24th Congress was held in Adelaide from 3rd to 10th October 2022 and brought together irrigation and water professionals from across Australia and the world. As a testament to the significant role that rainwater harvesting plays in the water sector, Rainwater Harvesting had a dedicated zone at the…
© Bureau of Meteorology The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting above-average rainfall from October – December for the eastern two-thirds of Australia, with October expected to be the wettest of all three months. Which means early spring is an ideal time to check your rainwater harvesting system to ensure it is ready for these summer…
We are concerned that the requirements of the new Planning and Design Codes will not provide the stormwater, environmental and water efficiency outcomes that the people of South Australia need. This could result in increased flooding risks, insurance costs, environmental damage and less water security in South Australia. Further research has found the cost of…
Water is the most precious resource we have; without it we can’t survive. As a limited resource, it has to be managed carefully, particularly on the driest inhabited continent on earth. As a result, New South Wales introduced the Building Sustainability Index (BASIX) in 2004 to ensure new homes and major renovations were sustainable and…
Rainwater Harvesting assists stormwater management, water conservation, local waterways preservation and improved green infrastructure. The industry itself is underpinned by a robust network of manufacturers, designers, installers, repairers, and end-users. It is fast-evolving; impressive advancements have been made, and those at the fore continue to innovate via technology. Below are some of our favourite new…
Rainwater Harvesting Australia recently sent the following letter to the Minister for Environment and Water in South Australia and the Minister for Planning in South Australia. The letter calls for the retention of compulsory rainwater tanks and asks the Minister to clarify how best practice management is applied to the issues of stormwater management, water…
THE YEAR OF CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT 26%. One in four. That’s how many Australian households are equipped with a rainwater tank. After all, water is our most precious resource. It’s our duty to improve the ways we not only use, but collect it. Now, what is rainwater harvesting, you might ask? Sure, the basics are in…
Planning SA are removing the compulsory requirement for rainwater tanks to be a part of new homes across South Australia and will just “recommend” rainwater tanks instead. Without rainwater tanks being an integral part of every new home, South Australian residents can expect to see their stormwater systems overwhelmed, increased local flooding, damaged waterways, costly…
By Michael Smit, Rainwater Harvesting Australia. Kingspan Water & Energy and Urban Water Cycle Solutions have proposed a alternative solution for meeting the water challenges in our cities – the focus is on improving the performance of our buildings. If we can make relatively small changes to make each building more efficient in how it…
