Month: September 2024

Underground water tanks, which have also been called cisterns, are used for the underground storage of water. These storage tanks are excellent for rainwater storage, wastewater, potable water, irrigation systems or other applications.  Many people would rather have an underground water tank than one that is readily visible above ground. There are several advantages to…

Above ground water tanks have been around for a number of years and it doesn’t look like they’ll be going anywhere soon. In fact, the need for this type of liquid storage containment continues to grow as the need for self-contained storage increases. This particular type of water tank is used, not only for water storage but in a…

Rainwater collection has been around for centuries in one form or another. However, in  recent years, with shortages of rainfall and impervious surfaces such as concrete and asphalt roofing products diverting and absorbing water it has become more important to retain this valuable commodity for future use. When there is not enough rainfall our plants and trees suffer and…

Underground water tanks are commonly used for an array of different applications. The tanks, which are commonly referred to as cisterns, are designed to be buried underground. This ensures that water is stored for use at a later time without taking up room inside of a home, warehouse or elsewhere. It can ensure that the water…

What is a cistern? This is a commonly asked question as it is often a word used when talking about water storage. It is a form of water storage that can be used for various things. When you are looking to have any kind of underground storage tank to help with toilet flushing or even…

Homeowners, as a way of saving money, commonly use domestic water tanks. When you are connected to city water, you are dependent on the public water supply. This means that you are constantly susceptible to such problems as water restrictions, contamination and rising costs of water. These problems can be eliminated with the installation of a…

It’s important to have drinking water storage tanks for a variety of reasons. Regardless of whether they are underground or above ground, they need to be specifically designed for potable water. You won’t want to take the chance of contaminating water that is being stored for the purpose of drinking and therefore you have to pay attention to…

Without a doubt, one of the most valuable natural resources of this Earth is water.  Many people acknowledge this fact; however, few really spend the time to think about the immense importance water is for life.  With two-thirds of the Earth’s surface covered in water as well as 75% of the human body makeup, it…

As a society, we have become far too dependent on artificial sources of water. We have pipes running to and from the city, into our homes, and we never think to utilize other natural sources all around us. Have you ever taken a shower while it’s raining, or seen someone’s automated sprinklers watering their lawn…

Most of our planet’s surface is covered in water, and while this is true, much of it is concentrated in our oceans, or in aquifers below the ground. Water may be abundant, but having it readily available is a task that humans have been struggling with since the dawn of time. Irrigation was a major…