Utility Tanks: The Perfect Water Storage Tank For Homeowners
Utility tanks are one of the most popular liquid storage tanks chosen by homeowners. Their lightweight design and small footprint allows for easy indoor and outdoor water storage. They are manufactured from medium-density polyethylene with U.V. inhibitors, and feature translucent walls for monitoring water levels. They are approved for potable water storage. Below you’ll find some of the key reasons homeowners love the design of utility tanks for their liquid storage, and their most common uses.
Dimensions and Tank Design
The number one reason homeowners chose utility tanks is they’re designed to fit through doorways. They are manufactured with two cylindrical sections that are moulded together to create a single storage tank. Utility tanks of 400 USG or smaller are 29” wide or less. While tanks of 750 USG or smaller are 35” or less. These designs mean that you can store hundreds of gallons of water in a tank that can fit through most common doorways in your home.
Comparing Tank Designs
Both tanks below are made of the same material, meet the same specs, and both are approved for potable water storage. Both tanks have a 300 USG capacity and a similar height. The unique design of the utility tank sets it apart and makes indoor water storage possible at high capacities.
Lightweight
Utility tanks are lightweight and can be safely moved without the use of heavy machinery. They have a smooth polyethylene bottom that makes them easy to push or drag into place while avoiding damage to floors. The most common sizes range in weight from 150 lbs to 300 lbs.
Popular Uses of Utility Tanks
- Used as an indoor water reservoir for cisterns and wells. This increases your overall water storage capacity and creates a backup storage of water for times when your cistern is empty or your well runs dry. Water is pumped from your well into your utility tank, creating a constant backup of stored water.
- Rainwater collection. Utility tanks fit nicely against the side of your house. Making them a more attractive option that takes up less of your garden and yard space.
- For saltwater brine storage on trucks. This is primarily used for road salting during the winter. The small footprint allows for easier mobile use.
Overall, utility tanks offer the same versatility and certifications as other liquid storage tanks, but with an improved design that increases practicality in small spaces. Tanks range in size from 26 USG to 1000 USG, and are always in stock online and in store at Ontario Agra. If you’ve got a specific application you’d like help with, talk to your team by phone or email today.
