Rainwater recovery: the advantages of the underground tank

The buried rainwater recovery tanks offer many advantages. Which ? We explain to you.

There are several systems that recover rainwater and reuse it. Among them, the underground tanks (also called buried water recuperators). These tanks offer many benefits, including the use of rainwater for a part of your home. Explanations.

The tank buried to use rainwater in the house

A buried tank works on the same principle of recovery as an aboveground tank. Only difference: it can be connected to the water network of your home to supply some of your domestic equipment. Be careful, the use of rainwater inside your home is regulated. Thus, the law specifies that rainwater can only be used for washing the floors and feeding your toilets. It is possible to power your washing machine in rainwater. In this case, a specific treatment of the water is then necessary. For this, you can inquire at your town hall.

The buried tank a bulky but discreet system

The underground tank is a device that collects and stores a large amount of rainwater. In general between 1500 and 10000 liters, depending on the models of recuperator. Its storage capacity is ideal to power the house all year round. But, despite its large volume, the buried tank has the advantage of being discreet. Indeed, its installation requires digging a hole in the ground to bury it in. It goes unnoticed in the garden.

An economical and ecological device

Install a rainwater collector buried in his garden, it's also good for the planet! This reduces your consumption of drinking water and thus reduces our impact on groundwater. In addition, using rainwater rainwater to clean your laundry, your floors or for the evacuation of your toilet, in addition to using it to water your garden you save money. Your water bill can thus drop considerably. Be aware that some municipalities subsidize the installation of rainwater collection tank. Educate yourself.

At Multitanks, we have a wide range of underground tanks with different capacities. Contact us for more information or visit our website to find the water collector that suits you best.