One of the main concerns of farm owners is to always have a proper water supply, both for their animals, and for the irrigation of plants. For this reason, they often have to find solutions that are more reliable than traditional water supply systems. A water tank is normally chosen for this task, not only for its reliability, but also for its advantages in terms of water quality and filtering. Water tanks are normally selected depending on the needs of the farm owners, and vary in sizes and types, the most common ones being the plastic water tank and the concrete water tank.

The Plastic Water Tank

A plastic water tank, being lightweight and easy to move, is normally placed above the ground. Indeed, they are normally made of a single large piece, without any assembly required. This makes them easier to install, but also easier to maintain or repair. A plastic water tank tends to have numerous uses, and it is not uncommon to have one moved to different areas of the farm throughout the year, making it the most practical and economical water storage solution. Mostly used for the storage of cold water, plastic water tanks are available with volume capacities of up to 10,000 litres.

The Concrete Water Tank

Concrete water tanks are as you can guess fixed to a single spot and installed into the ground. Effectively, prior to the installation, a hole has to be dug in the ground, with a size varying according to the amount of land available, and the needs of the farm. Once the hole is dug and there is a good foundation for the concrete water tank, cement will be poured and molded into a proper water storage solution.

Despite the disadvantage of having no mobility whatsoever, concrete water tanks are preferred to plastic water tanks and other solutions thanks to their many advantages. First of all, risks of damages are almost nonexistent. Indeed, if other water tanks are prone to physical damages or environmental damages (due to storms and high temperatures), a concrete water tank will remain unaffected by these. Secondly, in cases of damages such as cracks, they are easy to maintain, with cement sealing being often more than enough. Finally, if the volume capacity of plastic or steel water tanks tend to be limited, concrete water tanks can easily go beyond these limits.

It is essential to choose the water tank that will be the most appropriate to your needs and the environmental factors. This would save you future worries and additional expenses.