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ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK [1 record]

Record 1 2021-05-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Public Utilities (Civil Engineering)
  • Storage of Water
CONT

Elevated water storage tanks are used to store water for fire protection and potable drinking water within a designated area or community. Elevated tanks allow the natural force of gravity to produce consistent water pressure throughout the system. Based on the intended application and needs of the distribution area, elevated water tanks can be engineered using a broad range of shapes, sizes, and materials.

OBS

An elevated tank is a type of elevated reservoir.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Services d'utilité publique (Génie civil)
  • Stockage des eaux

Spanish

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