subject: Explaining The Different Types Of Water Tanks [print this page] If you are storing water, then you will need a water tank to store it in. What type of tank you choose depends on the needs of your situation and installation requirements. The first thing to consider is the final use for the water. Different tanks have to be used for drinking water (also known as potable water storage) and water for other uses than drinking (normally known as non-potable water storage).
The most popular type of plastic water tank for water storage is a rotationally moulded type of tank. These are suitable for cold water storage applications, for both potable and non-potable water. With a capacity of up to 10,000 litres of liquid, these are light in weight and easy to install. Uses for these water tanks typically include water supplies for temporary buildings, irrigation, as part of a rainwater harvesting system, fire fighting or for pumps or pressure washers requiring a reservoir. This type of tank is often situated above ground, but you can also get underground water storage tanks, which are often used for rainwater reservoirs. Underground tanks mean the water is more protected, and therefore resist freezing better. Underground tanks can be located beneath lawns or patios.
Larger capacity tanks are also available, and these are either supplied in one piece like the rotationally moulded tanks, or for larger tanks such as those where installation needs to be made through a restricted opening, in sections that are reconnected on site. Several different types of sectional tank are available, depending on the space, base for the tank and the installation access. Alternatively, you can connect together several smaller tanks to increase your volume of storage.
Whilst larger tanks are generally for commercial use, home owners wishing to use waste water or rainwater for watering the garden or washing the car can also use these larger capacity tanks as part of a wider water saving policy. This is both environmentally friendly and reduced the cost of water, particularly metered water supplies.
