BUSINESS WRITEUP: Ryan Davies Tank Cleaning

Clean, healthy water is our most precious resource. When we are reliant on catching our own rainwater, every drop counts.

“A lot of people are not aware that rainwater quality is affected as soon as it hits our roof,” said Maleny’s Ryan Davies.

“It is so important to keep your gutters and tanks clean. Hazardous matter found in tanks can include organic sludge, silt and ashes, animal droppings and even decaying carcasses.

“Parasites such as Giardia, Bacteria such as E.Coli and Cryptosporidium, and insect larvae from mosquitoes and sandflies can also be present in tanks and these can potentially cause illness to your family.”

Ryan recommends a clean of your water tank about every two years (depending on the tree coverage over the roof line), and to clean tanks while there is plenty of water in them rather than waiting until water levels are low.

“Incoming water will stir up any sludge and sediment at the bottom of your tank and this will then contaminate the fresh water.

“It is also a good idea to clean your roof gutters every three months and keep an eye on your gutter mesh for bugs and leaf litter,” he said.

“If you have a lot of trees surrounding your tanks, you will want to keep a closer eye on them though because it stands to reason that there is more likelihood of leaf litter or bird or animal droppings making their way into your tank.” 

According to Ryan, tank cleaning doesn’t only help ensure the safety of your water. 

“Regular cleaning will minimise damage to your pump, increase the longevity of water filters, and reduce the possibility of damage to your household taps,” he said.

“If you find that you have coloured or bad tasting water coming out of your taps, it is definitely time to have your tank cleaned.

Ryan is a plumber by trade and he can also check and make sure your pipes and taps are in good working order.

“I offer First Flush system installations on downpipes and Leaf Eater installations to minimise contaminants entering your water tanks,” said Ryan. 

“This is a great way to keep your tanks clean and water safe between cleaning.

“This time of year is an optimum time to service your tanks because we generally experience a higher level of rainfall. February is usually the wettest month on the Sunshine Coast.” 

Ryan will travel from Beerwah to Yandina and the hinterland properties between them to look after your water tanks and he is available to clean your tanks over the holiday period. 

• You can contact Ryan on 0411 582 900.