Water Knowledge Centre
Understand your water system before you invest in it
Plain explanations of how water backup, treatment, harvesting and assessment actually work — so you can judge a proposal on its merits.
How does a water backup system work?
Storage, pumping, pressure and changeover explained — and how to work out how much backup your property actually needs.
5 min readWastewaterWhat is eco sewer treatment?
On-site wastewater treatment for properties without convenient sewer connections — how it works and what maintenance it needs.
4 min readEfficiencyHow can I reduce water consumption?
Practical measures that lower consumption on most properties, ordered from the cheapest wins to the larger infrastructure changes.
5 min readSystem designCan a borehole and rainwater system work together?
Multiple sources can share storage and pumping — with the right controls, filtration and protection between them.
4 min readGetting startedDo I need a water assessment before installing a system?
What an assessment covers, when it is genuinely worth doing, and what happens if you skip it.
4 min readWater qualityHow do I choose the right water treatment?
Why testing comes first, what each treatment stage addresses, and how intended use changes the answer.
5 min readApply it to your property
Every property answers these questions differently
An assessment translates general principles into a specific recommendation for your site.