Once you’ve reviewed your storage tank needs and figured out how much water you need to store, and determined the best location for your storage tank, how do you go about selecting the storage tank that is right for your needs? This article will deal specifically with the high-density polyethylene tanks (HDPE), but some of the questions and considerations can be applied to other types of tanks.
Read MoreYou may be feeling the effects of the power cuts by PG&E very deeply, especially if you are a rural homeowner with a well and submersible well pump that supply your water. Loss of power most often means that you don’t have any water at all. As you know, this means the toilets don’t flush and the dishes pile up in the sink! In this article, we’ll try to give homeowners that supply their own water some options to help keep the water flowing, even when the power is off for several days.
Read MoreIf you’ve decided that you need a water storage tank and have an idea of the volume of water you want to store, the next logical questions is: Where do I put this water storage tank? There are several factors to consider when making this decision that we will explore in today’s blog post. If you’re still thinking about if you need a water storage tank or what size tank might work for your needs, please review those previous blog posts.
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Water storage tanks come is many different sizes, shapes colors and materials. The key factor that should be considered is the volume of water the storage tank can hold. This post will help you understand the factors that need to be considered to determine the size of the storage tank. If you are wondering if you even need a storage tank, check out some of our other posts including Do I Need a Water Storage Tank?
Read MoreYou probably think that this article is going to address the importance of clearing brush around your property, being careful with your barbecue and fires in fire prone areas and ensuring you have a plan in place in the event of a fire. Those are all important, but are dealt with elsewhere in great depth. In this article, we are going to address the many rural homes in Napa County that provide their own storage tanks and fire hydrants for use in the event of a fire in proximity to these homes.
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