Month: September 2024
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Stormwater 101: Detention & Retention
You may be wondering what the difference is between regular water, and stormwater. The technical difference lies in the fact that stormwater originates from a precipitation event like a thunderstorm or a hurricane. Some of this water is soaked into the ground naturally, while the rest becomes surface runoff. This surface runoff must be channeled into storm…
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How Water Storage Containers Are Environmental Lifesavers
Today, our basic needs are fulfilled by technology, but sometimes technology fails us and we’re left without something basic like food or water. We take care of the environment, and it takes care of us, to an extent. There’s always going to be gaps in the equation. That’s where water storage containers come into play.…
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Why the World Would End Without Rainwater Storage Tanks
When it comes to emergencies, we like to be prepared, but we don’t like to think about them. It’s natural to avoid thinking about such things, but sometimes one must face their fears to truly be ready for any scenario they could come across. Right now as you’re reading this, the world is spinning like…
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Concrete Water Tanks: Pros and Cons
When it comes to concrete water tanks, you may be impressed by their low cost, but with anything that requires this commitment of time and money, you should carefully consider the pros and cons of such an system. We wholeheartedly support the use of water storage tanks in every household, but there are some specific…
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Applications For Underground Water Storage
We often take water for granted in our daily lives. It is in fact a commodity and a resource that is always assumed to be plentiful. This isn’t always the case, emergencies can cause us to be cut off from our water supply or it could become tainted. In addition, most people who utilize city…
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Where Concrete Water Tanks Fail
Deciding on a water tank for your storage needs isn’t something to do lightly. As with anything, it’s tempting to choose something that is less expensive, which is why many people look to concrete water tanks for the answer. Unfortunately, these types of water storage solutions are not a good choice in the long-term. There are…
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Benefits of Underground Water Tanks
Water storage isn’t a concern in our daily lives for most of us. We are fortunate enough in cities and towns to have water supplied by the local government or utility service. This isn’t the case for some people living in remote areas or less populated communities. For them, water storage is of the utmost…
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Precast Concrete Water Tanks Can Be Costly
There are definitely some pros and cons to using precast concrete water tanks. Just as with any underground water tank there can be risks and rewards. It is our goal at Free Water Systems to make sure you are fully informed before you make a purchase which could have a significant impact on how you store your…
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Design for Underground Water Tanks
Choosing a design for an underground water tank can be very confusing at first especially if you are not completely sure of your needs and your budget. There are distinct differences in underground water tank designs and specifically in the materials made to use them. Buying underground water tanks has been the trend as of…
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Underground Water Storage Systems
Underground water storage systems are used for the storage of waste water, drinking water, and underground rainwater. These storage systems provide water storage options for remote areas that do not have a typical utility service. More often than not, the water is stored in underground water tanks. These tanks are used as a separate alternative…