# Orion Australia

> Tasmanian manufacturer of water tanks, agricultural storage bins, septic tanks, and livestock care products, with 60 years of experience in rotational moulding using first-grade Australian materials.
> Orion Australia designs and manufactures a wide range of durable polyethylene and steel products primarily for residential, rural, and agricultural use. Products are made in Tasmania for the Australian market.

## News

- [The Netherlands vs. the Sea – Mastering Water Management](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/the-netherlands-vs-the-sea-mastering-water-management-2.md): The Netherlands is a country where much of the land lies below sea level. For centuries, the Dutch have worked to manage water and protect their land from...
- [The Roman Aqueducts – Engineering Marvels of the Ancient World](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/the-roman-aqueducts-engineering-marvels-of-the-ancient-world.md): Long before modern plumbing systems, ancient Rome developed one of the most advanced water supply networks in history.
- [Antarctica’s Hidden Lakes Beneath the Ice Sheet](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/antarcticas-hidden-lakes-beneath-the-ice-sheet.md): Beneath Antarctica’s vast ice sheet lies a hidden network of lakes that few people ever see. Trapped under kilometres of ice, these subglacial lakes exist in...
- [A 20-Minute DIY Check That Could Stop Thousands of Litres Going to Waste](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/a-20-minute-diy-check-that-could-stop-thousands-of-litres-going-to-waste.md): Water leaks often go unnoticed, quietly wasting thousands of litres each year. A dripping tap, a running toilet, or a small pipe leak may seem minor, but over...
- [Swap These Three Fixtures, Save Thousands of Litres a Year](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/swap-these-three-fixtures-save-thousands-of-litres-a-year.md): Water conservation at home often begins with small changes. While many people focus on outdoor water use, indoor fixtures can also account for a large portion...
- [Smart Irrigation Technology for Gardens](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/smart-irrigation-technology-for-gardens.md): Water is one of the most valuable resources in any garden, yet traditional watering methods often lead to waste.
- [Subglacial Lakes: Tiny Worlds That Reshape Our Understanding of Earth’s Water Cycle](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/subglacial-lakes-tiny-worlds-that-reshape-our-understanding-of-earths-water-cycle.md): Hidden beneath kilometres of ice in Antarctica and Greenland lies a surprising feature of our planet’s water system — subglacial lakes.
- [The Danakil Depression – Earth’s Hottest and Driest Water Source](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/the-danakil-depression-earths-hottest-and-driest-water-source.md): The Danakil Depression in Ethiopia is often described as one of the most extreme places on Earth.
- [The Underground Rivers of Yucatán – Exploring the Cenotes](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/the-underground-rivers-of-yucatán-exploring-the-cenotes.md): Across Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, thousands of natural sinkholes known as cenotes reveal an extraordinary underground water system hidden beneath the surface.
- [Water Storage vs Water Supply – Why Storage Is the Missing Link](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/water-storage-vs-water-supply-why-storage-is-the-missing-link.md): When water shortages occur, the focus often turns to supply — rainfall levels, dams, desalination plants, or restrictions.
- [Planning Water Storage for Drought-Prone Regions](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/planning-water-storage-for-drought-prone-regions.md): In drought-prone regions, water scarcity is not an occasional challenge — it is a recurring reality.
- [Rainwater Harvesting Systems for Small Properties](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/rainwater-harvesting-systems-for-small-properties.md): Rainwater harvesting is one of the simplest and most effective ways to conserve water — especially for small properties where space, budget, and efficiency all...
- [Cape Town’s “Day Zero” – When a City Nearly Ran Out of Water](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/cape-towns-day-zero-when-a-city-nearly-ran-out-of-water.md): While Cape Town ultimately avoided this outcome, the crisis became one of the most powerful modern examples of how quickly water security can be threatened.
- [The Netherlands vs. the Sea – Mastering Water Management](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/the-netherlands-vs-the-sea-mastering-water-management.md): Few countries in the world have a relationship with water as complex as the Netherlands. With large parts of the country lying below sea level, water is not...
- [The Colorado River Crisis – Managing Water in a Drying Climate](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/the-colorado-river-crisis-managing-water-in-a-drying-climate.md): For decades, the Colorado River has been one of the most important water sources in North America. Flowing through seven U.S.
- [Delivering Water Storage Where Roads Don’t Reach](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/delivering-water-storage-where-roads-dont-reach.md): Oh, the Places We Go: Delivering Water Storage Where Roads Don’t Reach 
- [Water Conservation Series: Rainwater Harvesting Systems for Small Properties](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/water-conservation-series-rainwater-harvesting-systems-for-small-properties.md): Making Every Drop Count at Home 
- [Lake Baikal: The World’s Deepest and Oldest Freshwater Lake](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/lake-baikal-the-worlds-deepest-and-oldest-freshwater-lake.md): Discover how Lake Baikal’s ancient ecosystem keeps water pure — and what it teaches Australia about sustainable water storage.
- [Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/trowunna-wildlife-sanctuary.md): Supporting Tasmania’s Wildlife: Orion’s 23,000 L Tanks at Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary
- [World Water Series – The Wettest Place on Earth – Mawsynram](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/world-water-series-the-wettest-place-on-earth-mawsynram.md): World Water Series – The Wettest Place on Earth – Mawsynram
- [Water Conservation Series – Precision Manufacturing: Water Jet Cutting](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/water-conservation-series-precision-manufacturing-water-jet-cutting.md): Water Conservation Series – Precision Manufacturing: Water Jet Cutting
- [World Water Series – Recycling Wastewater – Sewage](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/world-water-series-recycling-wastewater-sewage.md): World Water Series – Recycling Wastewater – Sewage
- [Water Conservation Series – Drought Resistant Plants](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/water-conservation-series-drought-resistant-plants-2.md): Water Conservation Series – Drought Resistant Plants
- [World Water Series – Water Conservation in North Macedonia](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/world-water-series-water-conservation-in-north-macedonia.md): World Water Series – Water Conservation in North Macedonia
- [Water Conservation Series – Sustainable and Stylish Rock Gardens](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/water-conservation-series-sustainable-and-stylish-rock-gardens.md): Water Conservation Series – Sustainable and Stylish Rock Gardens
- [World Water Series – Innovative Ways to Clean our Oceans](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/world-water-series-innovative-ways-to-clean-our-oceans.md): World Water Series – Innovative Ways to Clean our Oceans
- [Water Conservation Series – Bottle vs Tank Water](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/water-conservation-series-bottle-vs-tank-water.md): Water Conservation Series – Bottle vs Tank Water
- [World Water Series – Water, Water Everywhere – The North Pole](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/world-water-series-water-water-everywhere-the-north-pole.md): World Water Series – Water, Water Everywhere – The North Pole
- [Water Conservation Series – Animals that Conserve Water – The Camel](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/water-conservation-series-animals-that-conserve-water-the-camel.md): Water Conservation Series – Animals that Conserve Water – The Camel
- [World Water Series – Water Conservation in Western America](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/world-water-series-water-conservation-in-western-america.md): World Water Series – Water Conservation in Western America
- [Water Conservation Series – The Beavers Role in Water Conservation](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/water-conservation-series-the-beavers-role-in-water-conservation.md): Water Conservation Series – The Beavers Role in Water Conservation
- [World Water Series – How Technology is Making Saltwater Drinkable - Desalination](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/world-water-series-how-technology-is-making-saltwater-drinkable-desalination.md): World Water Series – How Technology is Making Saltwater Drinkable – Desalination
- [Water Conservation Series – Microfiltration with Fungi](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/water-conservation-series-microfiltration-with-fungi.md): Water Conservation Series – Microfiltration with Fungi
- [World Water Series – Water, Water Everywhere – Great Sheffield Flood](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/world-water-series-water-water-everywhere-great-sheffield-flood.md): World Water Series – Water, Water Everywhere – Great Sheffield Flood
- [Water Conservation Series – Ensuring our Pets Stay Hydrated During the Warmer Months](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/water-conservation-series-ensuring-our-pets-stay-hydrated-during-the-warmer-months.md): Water Conservation Series – Ensuring our Pets Stay Hydrated During the Warmer Months
- [World Water Series – Rainwater Conservation in Bangladesh](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/world-water-series-rainwater-conservation-in-bangladesh.md): World Water Series – Rainwater Conservation in Bangladesh
- [Can I Bury a Rainwater Tank?](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/can-i-bury-a-rainwater-tank.md): Can I Bury a Rainwater Tank?
- [Water Conservation Series – Ensuring Farm Animals Stay Hydrated During Hot and Dry Weather](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/water-conservation-series-ensuring-farm-animals-stay-hydrated-during-hot-and-dry-weather.md): Water Conservation Series – Ensuring Farm Animals Stay Hydrated During Hot and Dry Weather
- [Jacky® Bin Hatch Assembly: What Makes Them So Good?](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/jacky-bin-hatch-assembly-what-makes-them-so-good.md): Jacky® Bin Hatch Assembly: What Makes Them So Good?
- [World Water Series – Geothermal Springs](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/world-water-series-geothermal-springs.md): World Water Series – Geothermal Springs
- [Examining Steel Rainwater Tanks](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/examining-steel-rainwater-tanks.md): Examining Steel Rainwater Tanks
- [Water Conservation Series – Tips to Prevent Water Evaporation](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/tips-to-prevent-water-evaporation.md): Water Conservation Series – Tips to Prevent Water Evaporation
- [Introducing the Jacky® Reaper Knife](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/introducing-the-jacky-reaper-knife.md): Introducing the Jacky® Reaper Knife
- [World Water Series – Water, Water Everywhere – 1929 Tasmanian Floods](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/1929-tasmanian-floods.md): World Water Series – Water, Water Everywhere – 1929 Tasmanian Floods
- [Water Conservation Series – Drought Resistant Plants](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/the-mulga.md): Water Conservation Series – Drought Resistant Plants
- [World Water Series – Exploring Leading Hydroelectric Plants Worldwide](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/harnessing-hydroelectric-power.md): World Water Series – Exploring Leading Hydroelectric Plants Worldwide
- [Key Factors for Successful Tank Delivery](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/key-factors-for-successful-tank-delivery.md): Key Factors for Successful Tank Delivery
- [Water Conservation Series – Animals that Conserve Water – The Kangaroo Rat](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/the-kangaroo-rat.md): Water Conservation Series – Animals that Conserve Water – The Kangaroo Rat
- [World Water Series – Fog Harvesting in Chile](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/world-water-series-fog-harvesting-in-chile.md): World Water Series – Fog Harvesting in Chile
- [Water Conservation Series – Water Wise Plants for Dry but Cold Climates](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/news/water-conservation-series-wise-plants-for-dry-but-cold-climates.md): Water Conservation Series – Water Wise Plants for Dry but Cold Climates

## Site Content

- [Envirotas](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/envirotas.md): ADVANCED WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS (AWTS)
- [Fire Fighting Signage](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/fire-fighting-signage.md): Fire Fighting Signage
- [JACKY Bin User Manual](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/jacky-bin-user-manual.md): JACKY Bin User Manual
- [Household Pumps](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/household-pumps.md): Orion Australia confidently supply a full range of household pumps, to suit situations ranging from occasional use at shacks to everyday use in multi storey...
- [Outlet Valves](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/outlet-valves.md): There are a huge variety of tank outlet valves available – we have noted the most common items below: Brass ValvesPoly ValvesNickle Plated Valves
- [Tank Outlets](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/tank-outlets.md): Tank outlets are ideal for retrofitting to poly rainwater tanks, should an outlet or inlet be required in a non-standard position.
- [Water Level Indicators](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/water-level-indicators.md): Water LevelIndicators
- [Orion Australia | Tank Filling Valves](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/tank-filling-valves.md): Tank filling valves are designed to enable water supply from a tank at any time, by topping the tank up from mains pressure or other pressure supply.
- [First Flush Diverters](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/first-flush-diverters.md): First Flush Diverters
- [JACKY Bin Bulk Bag Filling Station](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/jacky-bin-bulk-bag-filling-station.md): JACKY Bin Bulk Bag Filling Station
- [JACKY Bin Bagging Station](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/jacky-bin-bagging-station.md): JACKY Bin Bagging Station
- [JACKY Bin Mobile Batching Station](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/jacky-bin-mobile-batching-station.md): JACKY Bin Mobile Batching Station
- [JACKY Bin with Shear Beam Load Cells](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/jacky-bin-with-shear-beam-load-cells.md): JACKY Bin with Shear Beam Load Cells
- [Warranty Conditions | Industrial Bins](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/pallet-bins-warranty-conditions.md): Pallet BinsWarranty Conditions
- [Warranty Conditions](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/bloo-septic-tanks-warranty-conditions.md): Bloo Septic TanksWarranty Conditions
- [Warranty Conditions | Jacky Bins](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/jacky-bins-warranty-conditions.md): Jacky Bins Warranty Conditions
- [Warranty Conditions | Rainwater Tanks](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/rainwater-tank-warranty-conditions.md): Rainwater TankWarranty Conditions
- [Weigh Stations](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/weigh-stations.md): JACKY Weigh stations are purpose built to facilitate the storage and controlled dispensing of granular products such as grains, feed mixes and seeds.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/privacy-policy.md)
- [Delivery Policy](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/delivery-policy.md)
- [Refund & Exchange Policy](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/refund-exchange-policy.md): Refund & ExchangePolicy
- [Warranty Policy](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/warranty-policy.md)
- [Gallery & Testimonials](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/gallery-testimonials-procon.md): Procon Gallery & Testimonials
- [Slick Feeder Gallery & Testimonials](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/gallery-testimonials-slick-feeder.md): Slick FeederGallery & Testimonials
- [Our Company Policy](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/our-company-policy.md)
- [Commitment](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/commitment.md)
- [About Us](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/about-us.md): Orion Australia Pty Ltd is backed by more than 35 consecutive years of family-owned business in Tasmania, Australia, and manufacture Guaranteed Water Tanks and...
- [JACKY® Videos](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/jacky-videos.md)
- [Bloo Septic Tank Videos](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/bloo-septic-tank-videos.md): Bloo Septic Tank Videos
- [Slick Feeder Videos](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/slick-feeder-videos.md)
- [Corporate Foundation](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/corporate-foundation.md)
- [Water Tank Videos](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/water-tank-videos.md)
- [Building Designer Resources](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/building-designer-resources-tanks.md): Building Designer Resources
- [JACKY® Learning Centre](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/jacky-learning-centre.md): JACKY® Learning Centre
- [Water Tank Learning Centre](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/water-tank-learning-centre.md): Water Tank Learning Centre
- [Bloo Learning Centre](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/bloo-learning-centre.md): Bloo Learning Centre
- [Slick Feeder Learning Centre](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/slick-feeder-troughs-learning-centre.md): Slick Feeder Learning Centre
- [Rainwater Tanks Gallery & Testimonials](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/gallery-testimonials.md): Rainwater Tanks Gallery & Testimonials
- [Gallery & Testimonials](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/jacky-gallery-testimonials.md): Jacky®Gallery & Testimonials
- [Prefitted Tank Systems](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/prefitted-tank-systems.md): Prefitted Tank Systems
- [Jacky® Storage Capacity Chart](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/jacky-storage-chart.md): Jacky® Storage Capacity Chart
- [Grease Arrestors](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/grease-arrestors.md): BLOO Grease Arrestors are a purpose built, fully self contained unit, designed specifically to meet the needs of small to medium commercial kitchens and food...
- [Underground Holding Tanks](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/underground-holding-tanks.md): Underground Holding Tanks
- [Underground Water Tanks](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/underground-water-tanks.md): Underground Water Tanks
- [Orion Australia | Septic Tanks](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/septic-tanks.md): Discover the Orion septic tanks for sale and experience the difference. Bloo Septic Tanks are the easy, robust and complete septic solution.
- [3250L Capacity Septic Tank](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/3250l-capacity-septic-tank.md): 3250L Capacity Septic Tank
- [4500L Capacity Septic Tank / Pump Well](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/4500l-capacity-septic-tank.md): 4500L CapacitySeptic Tank / Pump Well
- [650L Bloo Underground Holding Tank](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/650l-bloo-underground-holding-tank.md): 650L Bloo Underground Holding Tank
- [1250L Bloo Underground Holding Tank](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/1250l-bloo-underground-holding-tank.md): 1250L Bloo Underground Holding Tank
- [1000L Capacity Grease Arrestor](https://www.orionproducts.com.au/1000l-capacity-grease-arrestor.md): 1000L Capacity Grease Arrestor