Questions You Should Know about agricultural water storage tanks

Some Commonly Asked Questions About Water Storage Tanks

12 January by Micheal Webb

If you live in a desert area or an area that doesn't get a lot of rainfall, you may want a water storage tank on your property. This can give you a reserve of water you can use for watering your lawn or garden, or which can be used when your city water supply is cut off for any reason. A water tank is also good to have in areas that are prone to bushfires. Note a few commonly asked questions about a water storage tank on your property and then discuss these with a contractor or salesperson.

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1. Can you use just anything as a water storage tank?

Some areas will have laws about the type of tank that stores water used for drinking or bathing. For example, you may not be able to legally reuse a container that once stored hazardous waste, or you may be legally required to get a container that is made of food-grade material. For water you would only use to water your lawn and garden, you may have more leeway as to the container you might use. A contractor or salesperson can often tell you the legal requirements for a water tank, based on your area, intended use, and the like.

2. What if the property is sloped or very hilly?

If you want an underground tank made of plastic, vinyl, or some other material, you can usually have these on your property, even if it's sloped, graded, or hilly. It may involve more work as a contractor may need to brace up the ground underneath the tank or dig a level pit that will cover it sufficiently. This is why it may be a good idea to have a professional contractor dig the pit or trench where you will store your water tank if your property is not even and graded to be level.

3. Do water tanks leak?

This is a common concern for homeowners, as they may assume that water tanks will eventually leak, overflow, or otherwise cause damage to their property. A good way to avoid this is to talk to your water tank specialist, such as Williams & Jackson, about how to maintain your water tank in particular. Concrete may need sealing every year or every few years. Other tanks may get cracks if there is too much pressure on them, such as from moisture buildup in the soil which makes it heavy and which then presses on the outside of the tank. You may need a retaining wall behind your tank to keep this from happening. If you maintain your tank properly in these ways, leaking is not typically an issue.

When it comes to buying and installing a water tank there are a lot of variables to consider. Make sure you purchase your water tank from a manufacturer who can give you options and provide the product that best suits your needs, home or business. Below are 5 crucial questions to consider when choosing a water tank. 

What Size of Tank do You Need?

Consider what exactly you&#;ll be using your water tank for. Will it simply be for domestic use or will you be using the water to hydrate livestock, water crops, vegie gardens,flowers and trees? Perhaps you live in an area prone to bushfires during the summer and so you&#;ll need a healthy reserve in case of emergency. These are all factors to consider when deciding which size of tank is right for you. It&#;s best to go with a tank provider who manufactures and stocks a large range of tanks since they&#;ll be able to advise you, based on experience, about what sizes would work best for you based on personal circumstances and location.  

What Colour of Tank Would you Like?

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You may prefer a specific colour of water tank for various different reasons. Often people would like a colour that compliments the exterior of their home or matches a bit of a theme on their farm. Climate should also be considered when selecting a colour for your tank. For example, if your farm, home or agribusiness is out towards the outback then there&#;s likely to be a lot of dust so you&#;ll want to avoid white or light colours where dirt and dust will easily be highlighted. Instead, opt for dark oranges and reds that will blend in with the landscape of the outback.

Which Material do you Want your Tank to be Made of?

Water tanks can be made out of different materials like polyethylene, steel and concrete. There are various pros and cons to all materials so it&#;s important that you consider your options. At Global Tanks, we believe that poly water tanks are the way of the future since they&#;re extremely durable, can&#;t rust or crack, they&#;re lightweight and the most cost-effective option. If those benefits tick your boxes then a water tank made from polyethylene is likely your best option.

Is it Recyclable?

Find out from the tank supplier if their products are made from materials that can be recycled. Today, we are more aware than ever of how important it is to make more sustainable choices that will help to benefit the environment and many agribusinesses are even obligated by law to opt for materials that are recyclable rather than ones that aren&#;t. What&#;s more, if you opt for a water tank that&#;s made from non-recyclable materials, down the line when you need to have the tank removed or replaced, you&#;ll have to pay a very hefty fee to have it extracted and taken to landfill. Polyethylene tanks can be recycled and made into a number of other products.  These are all vital factors to consider when selecting a water tank for your property.

How Many Tanks Do You Need? 

Another important question to consider when choosing a water tank is whether you should use one large tank or multiple smaller tanks to transport or store water. 

Do you have a pitched roof over your shed or workplace? If that&#;s the case you could put one large tank at one end of the building to capture all water, or you could place smaller, half-sized tanks at each end of the building.

One large tanks may save you space but may also leave your water supply exposed to accidents/mishaps. Two or more smaller tanks will collect the same amount of water while always having one in operation if the other happens to fail.

Do you Need an Underground or Above Ground Tank?

When installing a tank on your property you need to consider the pros of above ground water tanks against the pros of underground water tanks. Underground tanks are great for saving space while aboveground tanks are easier to install and access. If you would like advice on what&#;s best for your property and needs, get in touch with one of our poly tank experts at Global Tanks.

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