Your Guide To Water Tank Sizes

The average Australian uses somewhere around 120 000L of water a year, but does that mean you need 120 000L sized water tank for each person in your home? Thankfully the answer to that question is no, as this number is based mostly on suburban figures, where the vast majority of water is used on irrigation and toilet flushing, and the typical rural home uses much less water than this.

We estimate that the average rural home uses needs about 30 000L of water per person, per year, and if you're relying on that alone, a rainwater tank that exceeds this figure would be sufficient. Of course your ability to harvest rainwater is also heavily dependent on your annual rainfall.

Poly Water Tanks typically only come in sizes of up to 50 000L, which typically isn't enough water supply for any more than two people with no access to mains water supply.

Pioneer's Steel Water Tank Sizes range from our smaller GT10 which comes in at 12 200L all the way through to our GT500 which has a water storage capacity of 500 000L. Larger or more specific water storage facilities for commercial or industrial applications can also be quoted to order.

Whilst the answer to this is entirely dependent on what size water tank you order, a safe rule of thumb would be to ensure a space 3m wider than the diameter of your desired water tank. This ensures comfortable room for the required 1m on all sides for the pad, and ensures there will be no difficulties at the time of installation.

With over 50 Dealers Australia Wide, we try and make the delivery of our water tanks as efficient and effective as possible. Typically a Pioneer Water Tank is delivered within 3 to 5 weeks of an order being placed. However, if special circumstances require a shorter delivery time, give us a call and we can endeavor to have your water tank installed as soon as possible.

Pioneer is an Australian owned and operated company, and all of our wall panels, roof sheets, roof trusses, ladders and access hatches are made right here in Australia, from high quality Australian BlueScope Steel. Even our AQUALINER FRESH® tank liner is manufactured In Australia.

As everyone's water harvesting and rainwater storage needs are different, depending on their annual rainfall, water usage, and roof size. If you've browsed our water tank sizes and still can't find what you're looking for, or would like to know more; call through to one of our friendly and helpful staff today to get the best rainwater tank for your needs.

All Pioneer Water Tanks come with our standard accessories, including but not limited to; our industry leading AQUALINER FRESH® tank liner, our 150mm diameter tank overflow and a galvanised ladder. In addition, a range of optional tank accessories are also available for your water tank.