A Review of Roof Harvested Rainwater in Australia

Table 2

Requirements for rebates on rainwater tank systems.

State	Fund allocation	Reference
South Australia	Up to $1,000 granted by SA water to purchase tank and get them plumbed for nonpotable use. Program ended in March 2013	[10, 27]
Victoria	Rebates from $500 to $1,500. Program ended 30 June 2015	[48]
New South Wales	Up to $1,500 for tanks not installed under the BASIX regulation. Up to $500 offered by Sydney Water to schools to purchase tanks with an extra $500 to get them plumbed in for nonpotable use. Program ended 30 June 2009	[27, 49]
Queensland	Rebates up to $1500 for a 3000 L tank or larger if plumbed in for nonpotable use. Program ended 31 December 2008	[10, 27]
Western Australia	A rebate up to $600 for tanks larger than 2,000 L if plumbed in for nonpotable use. Program ended 30 June 2009	[10, 27]
Australian Capital Territory	From $750 to $1,000 for new tanks if plumbed in for nonpotable use. $600 to plumb in an existing tank. Program ended in 2008	[10]
Tasmania	In Hobart, up to $170 for outdoor use, $220 if plumbed in for nonpotable use for tanks of at least 600 L capacity. Program ended 30 June 2008	[10]
Northern Territory	No rebate scheme was granted