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Frequently Asked Questions

How do the water tanks work?

Our water tanks work on a simple water harvesting principle. In addition to the tank being used as a storage device, you can also run your roof gutters into the tanks to harvest rain water run-off. A new exclusive design accessory is the Gutter Technology System. Click to find out more.

Are your water tanks engineer certified?

All of our water tanks are fully engineer certified and designed to comply with all current local government bylaws and requirements. A full Engineer Certificate is available, should your shire require it.

What are the walls of the water tank made of?

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Our water tanks` attractive steel wall is roll-formed in our factory using only BlueScope ZINCALUME or COLORBOND steel sheeting. The tank walls are made from steel that is a minimum of 1mm thick unless otherwise stated. Heritage Water Tanks uses steel that is thicker than that used by most of our competitors. Click for more information.

What is my responsibility before the tank is installed?

Make sure all building plans and shire bylaws have been adhered to and that the sand pad has been prepared as per our pre-installation instructions. Click to find out more.

What do I need to have organised on the day of installation?

You need to organise a load of water to be put into the tank (usually approximately 10,000 litres. This will depend on the size of the water tank to be installed and whether the site is level or not. Let us know if you are unable to arrange this and we will organise and charge accordingly. Finally, you need to have the final payment for your new Heritage Water Tank available once installation is complete. Click for more information.

What warranty is the water tank supplied with?

Heritage Tanks come with a 20-year conditional warranty on all domestic water tanks. Click for more information.

Gutter Information

The all-new Australian designed and Manufactured gutter, uses BlueScope® or COLORBOND® steel and enables you to collect almost 100% of the rain off your tank roof without compromising the capacity of your tank. Click for more information.

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Water Tank Advice

What to look for in a tank
What features do you look for in a steel water tank? Is it wall strength or liner density? The ability to withstand the harsh Australian temperatures and climate? Learn more about how Heritage Water Tanks offers the best quality steel water tanks on the market in our video. Other subjects you can learn about on […]
Gutter system creates innovative solution for farmer
Gutter System creates an innovative solution for Ravenshoe farmer. The Situation Farmers in the North Queensland Atherton Tablelands area, reliant on surface water allocations from the Tinnaroo Dam catchment had their irrigation allocations reduced by 60% in 2017 and water restrictions have been imposed on domestic water users. This situation has arisen as a resulted [...]
Water Facilities Tax Deduction
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On-Farm Drought Infrastructure Support Grants for Victorian Farmers
On-Farm Drought Infrastructure Support Grants The Victorian Government has now established the On-Farm Drought Infrastructure Support Grants. Grants of up to $5,000 (ex GST) are available to eligible farm businesses. Eligible farm businesses are required to provide at least dollar for dollar matching funding co-contribution. Interested businesses are encouraged to call Rural Finance on 1800 [...]
Preparing your fire-fighting equipment
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Cost per litre for water tank storage
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Streamline and Corrugated Tank Wall Profiles
Streamline and Corrugated water tank profile option! Heritage Water Tanks is very excited to announce that we have launched a new range of water tanks with an attractive 1mm corrugated profile. Knowing the market as we do, we decided to offer an attractive new option to provide our customers with more choices. We’ve designed this [...]
Preparing your pad site
Preparing your water tank pad siteThe foundation that you prepare for your water tank is critical to your tanks performance Also see our blog: Where to locate your tank and fittings How to prepare the site for your water tank We want everything to go smoothly on the day that your tank is installed. You [...]
Health benefits of rainwater
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Why choose a Heritage Water Tank?
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Heritage Water Tanks Optional Extras
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Clean Leaf Basket – More water in your tank!
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Water tanks during drought in NSW
Rainwater tanks an asset in drought affected areas in NSW A commonly held assumption in Australia is that rainwater tanks don’t provide significant water savings during drought, however, research has showed that yields from rainwater tanks are more resilient to droughts and climate change, than runoff into dams supplying communities with water. In a study [...]
Waterwise Rainwater Saving Guide
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Prepare for your Water Storage for La Nina this Spring
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Water tanks, an asset during drought
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A tale of survival, Nerriga NSW
A tale of survival from Nerriga NSW With so many catastrophic bushfires impacting so many communities in Australia this season, we’re glad to share this story of survival from a rural property near Nerriga in NSW. Surviving tank with burnt 44 Gal drum in background Poly tank with only steel valve remaining in ash Chris [...]
Flexible braided steel water hose leaks
Flexible braided steel hose leak risk Flexible water hoses are a stainless steel fabricated hose used to hook water to taps and fixtures. In recent year, they have replaced the standard copper pipe installation from the wall outlet to the taps under sinks, basins and tubs. All tapware – whether mixer taps or hob mounted include [...]
Total Tanks Victoria – The Heritage Water Tanks Story
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Why choose a steel water tank?
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EvaRain Tank Gutter System – WA Water Awards Finalist
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Gutter System – Smart Approved WaterMark Product Status
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Rainwater harvesting technology
Rain water harvesting technology: Finally, the wait is over! The all new Australian designed and Manufactured gutter, uses BlueScope Zincalume or Colorbond steel, and enables you to collect up to 100% of the rain off your tank roof without compromising the capacity of your tank. Instead of all the precious rain water that lands on your [...]
Covid19
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EvaRain Filterable Gutter System
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Testimonials
Heritage Water Tanks customer testimonials We are proud of the quality and service that we provide our customers and regularly get great feedback. Please see a collection of testimonials that we've collected recently. If you were particularly chuffed with your new Heritage Water Tank installation and would like to provide us with feedback or a [...]
Poly vs Steel Water Tanks?
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Plumbing the Gutters to the Tank
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Water Tank Grants and Rebates
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Water Tank Prices
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Where should you locate your tank and fittings
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Hippo Water Tank and Gutter System in Africa
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Be prepared for bushfire season
Water tanks in bushfire zones A typical Australian summer is high risk time for bushfires and deciding what kind of tank to install is a serious matter. In research trials conducted by BlueScope Steel, in partnership with the CSIRO and Bushfire CRC, Steel Liner Water Tanks maintained their structural integrity and retained water during and [...]
Instant Tax write-off for water tanks
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Home Builder Grant
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Testimonials

Testimonial from Sam and Brett Harrett, Roelands, WA Sam and Brett Harnett from Roelands in South West WA had a Gutter System fitted when their 155,000L rainwater tank was installed way back in 2009 and it's still going strong with minimal maintenance needed over the years. "We've definitely collected more water with the Gutter [...]
Testimonial from Rob, Granny Smith Mine, Laverton WA
Testimonial from Aaron, Bridgetown WA 'Caught up with the Heritage Tanks display at the Balingup Small Farm Field Day last weekend and spoke to the boys down there, saying how happy I was with my Heritage tank. Where we purchased our land and not being on scheme water, reliability is everything. We couldn't look [...]
Testimonial from Darren, Bullsbrook WA
Testimonial from David, Victoria "Thanks to our installers, 'Total Tanks Victoria', for doing such a great job! "Our new 250,000L Heritage tank is full and that is great news, but the best part is the quality of the product and the install - absolutely first class, all round. We have several tanks from different suppliers [...]
Testimonial from Gary, Lima Victoria
Testimonial from Dorett, NSW
Testimonial from Ken, Murrumbateman NSW
Testimonial from Rory Wilson, Geelong Vic
Testimonial from Haylee and Damien, Moyhu Victoria "We have a new Heritage Water Tank. Installation was effortless and professional. Burr was informative and helpful with all of my questions. We highly recommend Heritage Tanks." Haylee and Damien, Moyhu Victoria If you were particularly chuffed with your new Heritage Water Tank installation and would [...]
Testimonial from Phyll, Beaufort Victoria
Testimonial from Matt Robinson, Echuca Victoria "Love our 220 k heritage water tank. Overflowing already in June with no big rain since December. Tank is chocka block. So glad we got the bigger tank , with all our catchment it’s always 90% or more full ." Matt Robinson, Echuca Victoria. If you [...]
Testimonial from Jennifer, Darwin NT "Keep Heritage Water Tanks in mind whenever you're in need of a new tank and installation. They're great quality tanks, made to last a lifetime and have a better design than the usual water tanks, allowing better catchment of water. No water is wasted with these tanks and they [...]
Testimonial from Narelle, Riveren Station NT “The installers were fantastic and worked well with us.” Narelle, Riveren Station NT If you were particularly chuffed with your new Heritage Water Tank installation and would like to provide us with a testimonial, please let us know by emailing us at info@heritagetanks.com.au or calling us […]
Testimonial from Robert Venturin “We’re really happy with the excellent quality of our new Heritage Water Tank. Our new tank was really great value for money and provided exactly what we were looking for. We recommend Heritage Water Tanks to other Station owners because their product suited our needs and they provided us with […]
Testimonial from Mark, Palmerston NT “Had Heritage Tanks make me a tank for my house on the property, great size, quality make, strong and durable. Set it all up for me which was great and for a very reasonable price. Thanks.” Mark, Palmerston NT If you were particularly chuffed with your new […]
Testimonial from Peter, NT “Great quality tanks, with a wide range in sizes to suit, built to last a lifetime and also very reasonably priced/affordable. Great service from the staff and very knowledgeable. Made of Good strong reliable material, couldn’t fault them. Happy with the choice.” Peter, NT If you were particularly […]
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do the water tanks work?

Are your water tanks engineer certified?

What are the walls of the water tank made of?

What is my responsibility before the tank is installed?

What do I need to have organised on the day of installation?

What warranty is the water tank supplied with?

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