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Water Storage Tanks: Uses and Kinds

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We all have basic needs that need to be met. One of these basic needs is water. We are surrounded by bodies of water such as the ocean, the lake, the stream, the river, the waterfalls and all other bodies of water. All living things including us humans cannot live without water. Now that all of our basic needs, including water, are all systematic, it will be hard for us if those systems are broken. It is a known fact that those water systems are not perfect. So there will come a time that it may not function and it will be a big problem. That's why it is better to store some water in a storage tank and be prepared. 

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There are a lot of water storage tank available in the market nowadays. You might ask yourself, what kind of water tank should I use? Different kinds of water tanks are made with different kinds of materials but all with the same purpose. They are made in various materials because there are factors that may affect the tank and if that factor affects the tank, it will also affect the water that is stored in it. So it is important to know what kind of tank is the best for your use.

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There are many kinds of water tank for storing potable water such as steel water tank, galvanized water tank, and fiberglass water tank. These water storage tanks are usually big in size and can store several gallons of water. The steel water tanks are the most famous of the three. We all know that steel is a durable material, so basically, steel water tanks can store water for a long period of time. Your water will be safe and fresh with this kind of tank as long as you will take good care of it.

 

Galvanized steel water tank however are for people who does not have enough time to maintain a tank because the steel tank doesn't need a lot of maintenance. It can also store water for long just like the steel tanks. The last kind of water tank on the list is the fiberglass water tank. These tanks are versatile but is certainly durable. It can also be placed anywhere you want because it doesn't weigh as much as the steel and galvanized water tanks. Although fiberglass tanks are useful, it's just a bit more expensive than of the others.

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