{"id":1867,"date":"2018-07-13T14:29:29","date_gmt":"2018-07-13T12:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sbstanks.co.za\/?p=1494"},"modified":"2022-05-30T11:40:12","modified_gmt":"2022-05-30T09:40:12","slug":"common-water-tank-questions-answered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sbstanks.com\/sadc\/sbs-news\/water-tanks\/water-storage\/common-water-tank-questions-answered\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Water Tank Questions Answered"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With water becoming one of the scarcest resources on planet Earth, the age of the water storage tank has arrived. Water tanks are necessary to ensure a reliable source of clean water should the municipal pipes run dry. We receive tonnes of water tank questions every week, so this article looks to answer some of these. Got a question we haven\u2019t answered below? <a href=\"http:\/\/sbstanks.co.za\/contact-us\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Connect with SBS Tanks<\/a> today and we\u2019ll gladly shed some light for you!<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is a water tank?<\/strong><br \/>\nSimply put, a water tank is a container that can hold and store liquids (in this case, water).<br \/>\n<strong>What is a rainwater tank?<\/strong><br \/>\nThis is a water tank that has been hooked up to a building\u2019s gutter system to <a href=\"http:\/\/sbstanks.co.za\/the-advantages-of-commercial-rainwater-harvesting-in-south-africa\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">capture and store rainwater<\/a>.<br \/>\n<strong>Are all water tanks round?<\/strong><br \/>\nWhile most residential and industrial water tanks are cylindrical, water tanks can be rectangular, square, spherical and even triangular!<br \/>\n<strong>How big is a water tank?<\/strong><br \/>\nHow long is a piece of string? Water tanks range from small 100-litre tanks through to massive water storage tanks like our huge <a href=\"http:\/\/sbstanks.co.za\/drone-footage-2ml-sbstank\/\">2Ml (ST31-06) water tank<\/a> installed for the Theewaterskloof Municipality.<br \/>\n<strong>What are water tanks made from?<\/strong><br \/>\nIt depends on the size and location of the water tank. Most residential water tanks are plastic, while our SBS Tanks are made from long-lasting <a href=\"http:\/\/sbstanks.co.za\/zincalume-sbs-tanks\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Zincalume\u00ae<\/a>.<br \/>\n<strong>Can water tanks be used for grey water?<\/strong><br \/>\nMost certainly! The only difference between grey water and fresh water is that grey water has been used already (dish washing, bathing, etc). Grey water can be stored in a water tank, just be sure not to drink from it!<br \/>\n<strong>Where can water tanks be used?<\/strong><br \/>\nWater tanks are commonly installed at manufacturing plants, factories, schools, hotels, government buildings, rural communities and at residential homes. Wherever people use water, that\u2019s where a water tank can be used.<br \/>\n<strong>Do water tanks require maintenance?<\/strong><br \/>\nNot really, however we at SBS Tanks suggest you get someone to take a look at your water tank at least once a year.<br \/>\n<strong>Are water tank installations DIY?<\/strong><br \/>\nSmaller water tanks are relatively easy to install yourself, however we at SBS Tanks recommend getting your water tank installed by industry professionals.<br \/>\n<strong>Does a water tank have to be covered?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes, it does. This ensures that the water remains clean and free from bugs, leaves, twigs and other things that could cause trouble within the water tank itself.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A water storage tank is a good idea in any context (especially in South Africa at the moment). Access to clean drinking water is a basic human right, and SBS Tanks is whole-heartedly committed to ensuring that all South Africans have access to this precious commodity. <a href=\"http:\/\/sbstanks.co.za\/contact-us\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Connect with SBS Tanks<\/a> today and find out how our water tanks can make a difference in your community!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With water becoming one of the scarcest resources on planet Earth, the age of the water storage tank has arrived. Water tanks are necessary to ensure a reliable source of clean water should the municipal pipes run dry. 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