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Safe to Sip? The Hidden Dangers of Contaminated Rainwater

  • duncan979
  • Jul 21
  • 1 min read

Updated: Aug 4

Safe to Sip? Dirty vs clean water tank.

A new study by the University of Otago's department of public health, has found rates of bacterial infection were twice as likely for people living in rural / island locations on private water tank supplies than for their mainland counterparts on treated water supplies.


Campylobacterisos can be transmitted through drinking water or contaminated food, and is a

gastrointestinal tract infection that results in vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, fever or nausea.

It was the most commonly reported gastrointestinal disease in New Zealand with 5000 to 6000

cases diagnosed each year, according to the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance data

base.


Tankman are Waiheke Island's rainwater system experts, it‘s our job to ensure your rainwater is

safe for you and your family.


If you have concerns about the quality of your tank water we ask these questions :

  • When was your tank last cleaned?

  • Is your tank water discoloured?

  • Does your tank water smell, or taste off?

For 100% peace of mind we offer a Free Tank Check and can advise on the next steps to get

your rainwater safe and healthy again.


Options include :

  • Tank cleaning

  • UV + Filtration Servicing

  • Rainwater System Maintenance

  • Water Sterilisation Treatment

  • Non Chemical Ozone Tank Filtration Flushing

  • Tannin Filtration and more

There can be many reasons why good water gets contaminated when living on Waiheke Island

but Tankman has the expertise to find a solution to suit your needs.


Book your onsite water check today and receive a detailed residential/commercial rainwater system report with a plan to make your rainwater clean, clear, and safe for every use for the whole family.



 
 
 

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