How does a water tank give your household an advantage?

Rainwater tank advantages

• You have your very own water supply. Should anything happen to the normal water supplied by authorities, you will still have a source of water.
  
  
• The water is free of unnecessary additives and chemicals, presuming your roof is reasonably clean.
  
  
• It is free after the initial tank purchase.
  

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