A water tank is used to provide storage of water for use in various applications – be it domestic, industrial or agricultural.

Here at Cotterill Civils, we are proud to supply water tanks in an assortment of sizes and find that our customers use them for:

• Crop growth
• Drinking water
• Emergencies
• Flushing toilets
• Food/brewing
• OEM manufacturing
• Rainwater harvesting

A perhaps more surprising use of water storage tanks is that they can store pesticides and fertilisers and – thanks to their strong and sturdy design – they come in handy for livestock irrigation.

To find out more about what water tanks are used for, and whether you could benefit from the tanks we stock, give us a call on 0121 351 3230.

Water tanks are often used for potable water, irrigation, agriculture, fire suppression and farming and come in almost any shape and size – not to mention a variety of materials to suit different applications.

The question is, which is right for you?

First and foremost, you need to think about what you’ll be storing inside the tank (e.g. rainwater, drinking water, acids and chemicals, etc.) and where the tank will be located so you can determine its size and shape.

Once you’ve figured out which size and shape you need, you’ll then need to choose a tank material. Here at Cotterill Civils, we supply galvanised steel water tanks and HDPE (high-density polyethylene) plastic tanks.

Our plastic tanks are relatively immune to damage from salty water and, because they have the ability to spring back into shape, they can take light impacts. However, it’s worth noting that heavy impacts or impacts from sharp objects could crack or puncture the plastic.

Though they typically cost more, the galvanised steel tanks are a more durable alternative and have a long lifespan.

For more information about our water tanks, and for expert advice on choosing the best one for your needs, feel free to get in touch today.

The simple answer is it depends on what your water tank is used for.

Ideally, water tanks that store drinking water should be drained and cleaned at least once a year. And it’s recommended that they are inspected for bacteria every six months.

Rainwater tanks, on the other hand, should be cleaned and disinfected every 1-2 years. Though the guidelines for these water tanks are less strict than potable tanks, bacteriological sampling is required every six months to prevent the growth of bacteria, such as E-coli.

With that said, to ensure that your tank remains clean and fresh, we’d always recommend that it undergoes a rigorous clean twice a year, if possible.

Several factors determine the cost of water tanks, including the size of the tank and the material it is made from.

As you’d expect, the smaller the tank is, the cheaper it will cost. However, plastic tanks are lighter than galvanised steel tanks and are more affordable to manufacture.

At Cotterill Civils, we provide both galvanised steel and plastic water tanks in all sizes – starting from 5,000 litres and ranging right the way up to 30,000 litres. We pride ourselves on offering some of the most competitive prices around and are confident that you’ll be hard-pushed to find better quality water tanks for less anywhere else.

For a better idea of how much our water storage tanks cost and the options we provide, click on the different category pages. And if you have any questions, you’re welcome to call us on 0121 351 3230.