Water has always been a very important resource available in the Earth. Out of which only 1% is available for human use, the rest is in the form of glaciers, salty water and deep inside Earth. The water fit for drinking is only one-third part of available water. Therefore, it is equally important to build a water tank for saving and conserving water for better storage and usage.
The idea of storing water is not new, it is actually adopted by our ancestors who use wood, ceramic and stone for creating a reservoir for water. In simple words, water tank is a container build for storing water for the time of scarcity. The stored water in these water tanks is then used for various purposes such as:
- Drinking – Water stored in a clean & covered tank is considered fit for drinking.
- Cooking & Food preparation
- Gardening, Agriculture Farming & Aminal Husbandry
- Fire fighting
- Washing, bathing and cleaning
- Industrial uses – like processing chemicals, leather and many other.
Using Suitable Type of Water Tank
Water storage tanks manufacturers have presented general to space-saving design of the water tank with a choice among its constructing material. The most common type of water tank are available in materials like fiberglass, steel and plastics (polyethylene and polypropylene). In addition, water tanks are also available in materials like stone and earthen pots.
Various types, shapes, sizes and colors of water tanks are being supplied by manufacturers to cater the broad needs of clients. Some of them are discussed below: