Water tanks are a great addition to any home or business, as they allow you to collect and use hundreds of litres of natural rainwater every year. Some people even use water tanks as their primary source of water storage for their own personal use, although those require filtration systems as well. If you are considering buying a water tank and installing it on your property, then you are in luck — there have never been such good-quality water tanks with so many varieties as there are right now. However, before you make that final choice, here are a few things you need to do to make sure you are making a sound decision.
Physically Measure Out The Area Where You Will Put It
Water tanks are big structures, and while you might think you know what it will look like in your head, if you haven't gone and physically measured out the area you intend to put it in, then you could be in for a rude shock. The dimensions themselves can look and seem very small online and in advertisements, but when the big, hulking tank is being rolled out for you, there is no mistaking just how large they can be. Measuring out the space gives you a great idea of just how obtrusive the tank will be and importantly also confirms that it will fit. If you think this will be quite an ugly view if you leave your future water tank there, then you can simply change the location before buying and there is no harm or foul done.
Consider Putting It Underground
Underground storage of water tanks has many advantages, from the reduced risk of damage to the water tank over the course of its life to the smaller area that the water tank takes up on your property. Unless you have an acreage or a similarly big estate, water tanks can be fairly large when not hidden underground. The construction of underground water tanks isn't that difficult either and is often done in a day or two at most, so you are not adding on too much time.
Think About How Much Water Your Roof Collects
If you are collecting most of the water in your water tanks from your roof, then you need to figure out just how much water, on average, your roof will drain into your tanks during a storm. That is the best way to figure out just how big a water tank you need, although you should consider it can rain on multiple days and not give you the chance to empty your tank in between, so you may want to consider adding a few more litres onto your upper estimate.
