D4 Improving nutrition: the ability to store, prepare and cook food

Rainwater collection and storage

COMMUNITY CHECK AND FIX

• Check and clean the rainwater collection system, including roof gutter and downpipe inlet point (1) and tank overflow (2).
• Secure, repair or replace broken or rusted gutters or downpipes.
• Check the rainwater tank tap (3) is working and change the washer if required.
• Check and repair the screens to inlets (4) and overflows (2) on the rainwater tank.
• Empty out first flush diverters (5) and check they are working.
• Regularly empty and clean inside of tanks to remove build up of algae and sediment and check that the tank stand or pad (6) is sound.
• If a filter is installed, replace the cartridge regularly.
• Check that there are drains or splashpads under taps and downpipes; if there are not, arrange to put some in.

TRADE TEST AND FIX

• Regularly test the quality of rainwater from tanks, particularly for contaminants.