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Why rainwater treatment always starts with a site assessment
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Why rainwater treatment always starts with a site assessment

5 August 2026Updated 5 November 20261 min read

Tank water isn't town water. Its quality depends on your roof, your tank and how both are looked after, so the right system for one property can be wrong for the next.

What we look at

A site assessment covers your tank, roof, pump and flow, what you use the water for, any filters you already have and where a system would go.

Why filtration comes before UV

UV treats microorganisms. It doesn't take out sediment or chemicals, and particles in the water can shade microorganisms from the light. That's why Rain Guard filters your tank water first, then treats it with UV before it reaches your taps.

How Rain Guard is built

  1. Sediment. Catches dirt, rust, silt and sand.
  2. Coconut carbon + scale media. Improves taste and odour and helps reduce scale.
  3. Carbon + KDF. Targets taste, odour and certain metals.
  4. UV steriliser (48 W). UV light helps stop bacteria and other microorganisms multiplying.

The UV unit has a display and alerts you when the lamp is due for replacement. It needs power, so we'll talk you through your options at the assessment.

Drinking your tank water?

Tank water quality depends on your roof, tank and maintenance, so we recommend regular testing. We'll explain the options at your assessment.

Get your tank water sorted

We check your pump and flow before we quote. Book a rainwater assessment and get a fixed written quote.

Written by Austra Team, Geelong.

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