When you need a way to store water, you can choose between a plastic, steel, or concrete tank. You also need to decide whether you want to install an above-ground or underground tank. Here are a few reasons why concrete underground water tanks are the best choice for many people.
1. Durability
The durability of concrete is difficult to beat. Whereas metal tanks are susceptible to corrosion and plastic can also become brittle and break down over a long enough timescale, concrete underground water tanks have very good durability over the long term. You can rely on it to provide you with a safe place to store water for many decades.
2. Low Cost
Compared to some other types of tanks, concrete underground water tanks can be very affordable. The exact price of concrete varies from place to place, but in most parts of the world, it is possible to create concrete cheaply from affordable raw materials. Transport costs are low as concrete can be mixed on-site. Therefore concrete can be affordable compared to plastic or metal tanks.
3. Water Safety
Concrete underground water tanks keep water cool, which helps to reduce the risk of bacteria and algae growing in the water. They also block out light, which prevents the development of Legionnaires disease. You can safely drink the water from your concrete underground water storage tank as long as you put it through a standard water safety treatment program to kill naturally present bacteria.
4. Water Taste
Unlike a steel tank, which can make water taste metallic, concrete water tanks do not have any effect on the way that water tastes, so you can enjoy drinking a cool and fresh cup of water from your tank even when the mains water supply is disrupted. Knowing that you always have drinking water available when you need it can provide great peace of mind, particularly if you live somewhere with unreliable public supplies.
5. Shape Variety
You can create a concrete underground water tank in any shape you like. Whereas pre-made tanks that have been constructed from steel or plastic have particular sizes and shapes, it is possible to pour concrete into any shape, which means that you have infinite flexibility when you choose to install this kind of water storage tank. You are limited only by your ability to excavate a space in which to place the concrete water storage tank.
To order a concrete underground water tank, reach out to a concrete contractor near you.
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