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====Maintenance====

Removal The system should be also checked and cleaned after every dry period of more than one month. The outsides of debris and overhanging vegetation metal tanks may need to be painted about once a year. Leaks have to be repaired throughout the year, especially from gutters leaking tanks and the roof is important to prevent the gutter being cloggedtaps, as they present health risks. Tank maintenance consists Chlorination of physical inspection and repairing cracks with cementthe water may be necessary.

Removal of debris and overhanging vegetation from gutters and the roof is important to prevent the gutter being clogged. Tank maintenance consists of physical inspection and repairing cracks with cement. Several studies have shown that water from well-maintained and covered rooftop tanks generally meets drinking water quality standards if maintained rightfulyrightfully.  Basic water quality testing is recommended during the first year, with further testing when water quality is in doubt. A low cost water test is the ‘HACH’ test, about US$1 per test. If contamination is suspected or when water quality needs to be guaranteed, the water can be treated in several ways.

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