For commercial business owners, water is an essential resource. From manufacturing food to keeping healthcare facilities clean, it’s incredibly important that businesses keep stored water clean.

Properly maintained water storage tanks ensure water is available when it’s needed and also safeguard against contamination that could disrupt operations or cause harm to public health.

In this article, we’ll talk about clean water storage tanks and questions like “How to keep a water storage tank clean?”, helping business owners ensure water quality and public safety.

The Importance of Clean Water Storage

To protect the quality of stored water, proper storage is essential. Improper water storage can lead to sediment, chemical contamination and bacterial growth, spoiling the quality of stored water and potentially violating public health standards.

Types of Water Storage Tanks

Commercial water storage tanks can be made from various materials and in various configurations.

• Steel Tanks: The most common type of clean water storage tank, these are resistant to corrosion and suitable for high-capacity storage needs.
• Fibreglass, or Glass Reinforced Plastic Tanks: Lightweight, resistant to corrosion and ideal for water storage.
• Concrete Tanks: Usually used for long-term storage in large-scale settings.
• Plastic, or Rotational Moulded Plastic Tanks: These can be a cost-effective solution to water storage.

How to Keep Water Clean in Storage Tank

Maintaining water quality in storage tanks is essential. It ensures water is readily available and safe for use.

Here are some key ways your business can protect the cleanliness and quality of the tank and the stored water.

1. Cleaning and maintenance

Routine cleaning should be arranged to remove sediment, biofilm and any other contaminants that might have entered the water. To do this, you should contact professional contractors who specialise in water tank maintenance. The team at Franklin Hodge can help you with this, get in touch for more information.

2. Filtration systems

Filtering the water before it enters the tank is a great way to ensure water quality. This removes any particles before they enter the tank. It can minimise sediment build-up and prolong the cleanliness of the tank.

3. Disinfection and chlorination

To ensure water is safe for use, the tank and the liquid should be regularly disinfected using approved chemicals like chlorine or UV treatments. This kills any harmful bacteria, preventing growth.

4. Temperature regulation

If the stored water is for drinking or food use, it must be kept below 20°C or above 60°C, this is to help prevent Legionella growth.  Our lined tanks will not accept water above 60°C.

5. Monitor tank structure

Compromised tanks can compromise water quality, so you should keep an eye out for any damage to the tank cover, leaks or corrosion in the tank itself. Damage to the tank cover can enable pests to enter, which will reduce water quality.

6. Test water quality

Regular water quality tests should be conducted, to ensure water meets relevant safety standards and regulations. The water should be tested for pH, turbidity and any microbial contamination.

Franklin Hodge: Clean Water Storage Tanks

Franklin Hodge clean water storage tanks provide safe and effective storage systems for drinking or potable water. Whether in a small village, commercial premises or an industrial unit, our tanks can be provided quickly and erected efficiently, assembled on-site for complete convenience.

For the storage of potable water, we offer specialist materials that have been tested to BS6920 and approved under the UK Water Regulations Advisory Scheme.