An Overview of Underground Water Tanks

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An Overview of Underground Water Tanks
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Underground Water Tanks
Underground water tanks are very useful and
practical. These water tanks may be used for
domestic septic systems as well as rural wells.
One of the best advantages of underground water
tanks is the space conserved by simply installing
the water tank in the ground.
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Types of Underground Water Tanks
Concrete - Concrete underground water tanks are
fireproof, take the acidity out of water, keep
water cool, free from bacteria. They are cost
effective, durable and possess high storage
capacity. Fiberglass - Fiberglass underground
water tanks are less popular among various
options. They are corrosion free and possess an
interstitial monitoring system. But they are
brittle and require a lot of maintenance. Plastic
- Plastic water tanks are offered by Free Water
Systems. They are economical, durable, safe for
storage, offer protection from chemicals in
short totally reliable.
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How to used for Underground Tanks

• Used for storing water from rainwater
  harvesting systems
• Can be used to store municipal and water from
  other sources for household use
• Underground tanks can be used as water
  reservoirs for irrigation systems
• Emergency supplies of water can be safely
  stored for long periods underground
• Underground tanks can also store water for
  fire fighting purposes
• Water for livestock can be stored underground

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Advantages of underground water tanks

• Where space is limited, underground tanks can
  be placed under driveways or lawns.
• Where above-ground water tanks may not be
  aesthetically pleasing,
  underground water tanks are hidden from view.
• Water stored underground is safe from vandals
  and tampering, especially
  important where civil unrest may occur.
• Underground tanks are protected from fires
  and other natural disasters such as hurricanes.
• In an agricultural or wildlife situation,
  underground tanks are protected from
  animals that may rub against or otherwise damage
  above ground tanks.

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Disadvantages of underground water tanks

• Underground tanks are relatively more expensive
  than equivalent above ground tanks due
  to their rugged and specialised construction
• Installation of underground water tanks is a
  more costly and difficult process compared to
  above-ground water tanks
• Pumps are need to extract water from
  underground tanks whereas above ground
  tanks can sometimes use gravity alone for enough
  pressure

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