Many water tank owners, and rainwater tank owners, are all-too familiar with the problem of green algae growing in their stored water resource. Perhaps it goes without saying, but algal growth is undesirable. Algae is not only undesirable but also problematic as it reduces usable water quality, can clog equipment such as pumps and filters,… [Read More]
Water Tanks
Rain Tanks | How to Protect a Rainwater Tank from Freezing
Freezing temperatures are both a challenge and concern for rainwater harvesting tanks and practice across much of the United States. Whenever winter arrives or sudden cold fronts come through, there may be water still left in a tank. This is especially true for rainwater systems that harvest large volumes of rainfall, setups with large storage… [Read More]
Rain Tanks | Above Ground vs Underground Rainwater Tanks
In the practice of rainwater harvesting, there are multiple types of collection containers good to use but only two main locations for a container to be positioned and installed: above ground or underground. There are advantages and disadvantages to each location as well as selective features available to each type of tank. Whenever planning a… [Read More]
Rain Tanks | Plastic vs Steel Rainwater Harvesting Tanks
With an increasing awareness on climate change, human environmental impacts, and the need to contribute as part of the solution to water conservation and worldwide sustainability, the practice of rainwater harvesting has seen an increase in public awareness and use among individuals, organizations, farms, and businesses. Along with this increased awareness has risen the question… [Read More]
Rain Tanks | Tank Definitions
In rainwater harvesting, a rain catchment system and tank are each made with a select set of parts, equipment, and accessories. In this Rain Tanks Series: Tank Definitions, we will look at and define the different parts of a standard rainwater collection tank. This post will focus primarily on vertical, above ground polyethylene storage tanks,… [Read More]
Feeling the Pressure… Water Pressure That Is
Are the water lines in your home gravity fed (i.e. connected to an overhead water tank without any pressure pumps)? If so, note the velocity and the amount of water gushing out of the taps when the tank is full. Then take note once more when the tank is nearly depleted. You will notice there… [Read More]
NSF Certification for Tanks
With an increasing reliance on industrially manufactured products for meeting our basic needs like food, water and other daily consumer products, there is a strong need for safety standards that can be used as a guideline by manufacturers, regulators, and consumers. The National Sanitation Foundation (now rechristened as NSF International) is an independent organization that… [Read More]