http://www.water-storage-tank.com/Water-Storage-Tank-blog.html The Portable Tanks Blog keeps you up to date with all additions and changes to the water-storage-tank.com Web site and latest industry innovations. en-us Water Storage Tanks Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:39:54 GMT Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:39:54 GMT water-storage-tank.com http://www.water-storage-tank.com/index.html Home of Portable Tanks and Water Storage Tanks for bulk liquid storage. Water Storage Tanks for emergency water supply. Fuel blivets and reserve bladder tanks for military and relief efforts. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:39:52 GMT http://www.water-storage-tank.com/Water-Storage-Tank-blog.html#Water,-Not-al-Qaeda,-is-Yemens-Main-Domestic-Concern,-Experts-Say Yemen faces water crisis that is compounded by limited supply, unregulated use and future population boom, which will double in 20 years. Read more ... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:42:54 GMT http://www.water-storage-tank.com/Water-Storage-Tank-blog.html#Pakistan-Raises-Water-Issue-During-Diplomatic-Talks-With-India Pakistani officials raised concerns about Indias alleged misuse of the Indus River during diplomatic talks between the two countries Thursday, the Hindustan Times reports. Read more ... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:42:54 GMT http://www.water-storage-tank.com/Water-Storage-Tank-blog.html#Drought,-Climate-Change-Jeopardize-and-Complicate-Hydropower-Policies-Around-The-World Climate change is expected to bring less precipitation and more extreme droughts to certain parts of the world, causing electricity shortages in hydro-reliant countries. Read more ... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:42:54 GMT http://www.water-storage-tank.com/Water-Storage-Tank-blog.html#Hidden-Waters-and-Dragons-in-the-Deep:-The-Fresh-Water-Crisis-in-China's-Karst-Regions Yunnan Province is a microcosm of the challenges facing Chinas vulnerable freshwater supply The vast yet inaccessible underground waters in southwest Yunnan Province represent the front lines of China's freshwater crisis. Read more ... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:42:54 GMT http://www.water-storage-tank.com/Water-Storage-Tank-blog.html#WORLD-WATER-CUP-BEGINS-IN-UGANDA The soccer World Cup in South Africa this June has pulses racing everywhere. In Uganda, Lifewater International and Divine Waters Uganda, an in-country partner organization, are harnessing this excitement to promote effective water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) practices. As a new phase of the WASH Promotion Soccer Tournament, which began in 2007, Lifewater and Divine Waters will host its newly created World Water Cup on June 4 and 5, 2010, at a major stadium in Kampala, Ugandas capital city. Read more ... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:18:32 GMT http://www.water-storage-tank.com/Water-Storage-Tank-blog.html#CARRY-WATER-ALL-DAY-ON-WORLD-WATER-DAY World Water Day is March 22: Join in the Fun! Imagine you and your pastor, the principal of your childrens school, and/or local government representatives carrying buckets, jugs, or big yellow jerry cans for an entire day. This is exactly what Lifewater International suggests that you do along with your friends and family, and public figures in your community this World Water Day! Read more ... Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:18:32 GMT http://www.water-storage-tank.com/Water-Storage-Tank-blog.html#State-May-Legalize-Rainwater-Harvesting A new bill introduced by Salt Lake City, Utah legislators could lift the restrictions on water harvesting for residents of that state. Although rainwater harvesting has been practiced for many years by homeowners who use rainwater to irrigate their gardens and other landscaping needs, it has been officially "illegal" because the state owns the water rights. If passed, SB32 would allow for the collection of rainwater in a single underground tank of up to 2,500 gallons and in two above-ground containers of 100 gallons each. Harvesters would have to register online with the state water engineer's office and supply information about how much is to be collected and the collection point of the rainwater. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:12:28 GMT http://www.water-storage-tank.com/Water-Storage-Tank-blog.html#Water-Restrictions-Extended The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has extended the rules limiting watering for another six months. The rules were set to expire at the end of February. Residents have been under the tightened restrictions since 2007, when the original watering order cut days from twice a week to once. That order was modified several times since its implementation during the prolonged drought that tightened water supplies. SFWMD officials report that water conditions have improved enough to allow the more relaxed rules and long-range forecasts project above normal rainfall for the next three months. However, board members felt that it was necessary to keep the tighter restrictions enforced until the summer rains begin, because the water levels in local lakes are still lagging. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:12:28 GMT http://www.water-storage-tank.com/Water-Storage-Tank-blog.html#Indian-Tribes-Water-Rights-Upheld The Arizona Supreme Court has unanimously affirmed a trial judge's approval of the 2004 settlement between the Gila River Indians, the federal and state governments and numerous irrigation districts and municipalities in Maricopa and Pinal counties. The ruling has finally settled decades-old lawsuits involving the water-rights claims of the Gila River Indian Community, several Apache tribes, the town of Gila Bend and other interested parties. The settlement will provide the Gila River tribe with 653,500 acres of water annually from various sources. In exchange, the tribe agreed to resolve claims for additional water rights from other parties and pay compensation for damages. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:12:28 GMT http://www.water-storage-tank.com/what-is-the-difference-between-gray-water-portable-tanks-and-black-water-portable-tanks.html A student working on a school science project contacted our tech team in regard to the difference between gray water portable tanks and black water portable Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:39:11 GMT http://www.water-storage-tank.com/portable-tanks-to-store-livestock-and-crop-production.html Our customer was looking for portable collapsible tanks applicable for livestock and crop production. Space wasn't an issue but shipping and handling to Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:38:32 GMT http://www.water-storage-tank.com/designing-a-rainwater-collection-system-for-small-yards.html One of our customers is designing a rainwater collection system to install it in homes with small backyards overseas. He required an UV tank material. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:52:01 GMT http://www.water-storage-tank.com/looking-for-a-1500-cubic-meter-pillow-tank-for-treated-water-for-site-construction.html Our customer asked us for the following project support: He needed water stored during a civil construction period. The water didn't include chemicals Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:11:31 GMT http://www.water-storage-tank.com/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-a-portable-collapsible-flexible-tank-used-as-a-water-system-for-clean-and-safe-drinking-water.html A mother asked us for help in regard to her son's school science project. He had to give two examples of water systems to supply clean and safe drinking Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:04:56 GMT http://www.water-storage-tank.com/looking-for-a-portable-diesel-tank-with-pump-for-100-gallons-tank-capacity-minimum.html Our customer was trying to find a portable diesel tank with a capacity around 100 to 150 gallons minimum including a pump. 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Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:47:28 GMT http://www.water-storage-tank.com/Water-Storage-Tank-blog.html#City-Tentatively-Approves-Landscape-Ordinance In order to comply with Californias Water Conservation in Landscaping Act, (Assembly Bill 1881) , Oakdale City Council members reluctantly voted to tentatively approve a new state mandated water-efficient landscape ordinance. Read more ... Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:35:57 GMT http://www.water-storage-tank.com/Water-Storage-Tank-blog.html#Water-Bills-Threaten-Irrigation Two Nebraska bills could possibly threaten irrigation throughout the state. Under the proposed legislation, areas of the Upper Republican Natural Resources District, where groundwater declines have occurred, would be the determining factor of the amount of irrigation allocated. Read more ... Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:35:57 GMT http://www.water-storage-tank.com/Water-Storage-Tank-blog.html#USAID-Newsletter 1) News and Events 2) Announcements & Information 3)Grant Opportunities Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:33:44 GMT http://www.water-storage-tank.com/drinking_water_holding_tanks.html Portable drinking water holding tanks for emergency, military and industrial use. Portable tanks are kept in stock in common sizes. FDA and NSF 61 compliant Drinking Water Tanks. USA made pillow tanks Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:50:22 GMT http://www.water-storage-tank.com/pillow-tanks.html Pillow Tanks, used by Shaw Environmental to create large quantities of anaerobic water for in situ bioremediation injection. Benefits are faster production and less field time. 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Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:42:01 GMT http://www.water-storage-tank.com/Secondary_Containment.html Secondary containment products are used for containment of fuel tank leaks, oil spill cleanup, truck wheel washing, HAZMAT chemical response etc. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:40:13 GMT http://www.water-storage-tank.com/Water-Storage-Tank-blog.html#Tnemec-reports-water-quality-standards-put-the-squeeze-on-solvent-based-linings-for-storage-tanks KANSAS CITY, MO, Aug. 25, 2009 -- Under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR), enforceable standards limit the levels of specific chemicals found in drinking water due to potential health considerations. These limits, known as a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), are the highest allowable concentration of a chemical in drinking water supplied by municipal water systems. Enforcement of drinking water standards is provided by state regulatory agencies, which have the authority to set even more stringent guidelines than the limits set by the EPA. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:58:51 GMT http://www.water-storage-tank.com/Water-Storage-Tank-blog.html#Water-Ordinance-Affects-Landscape-Projects Amador County, California, will enact an ordinance to help solve the problem of water wasted due to lavish watering practices, poorly designed or maintained landscapes, and inefficient irrigation technology. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:58:51 GMT http://www.water-storage-tank.com/Water-Storage-Tank-blog.html#Smart-Irrigation-Controllers-Studied The Irrigation Technology Center of A&M's Texas AgriLife Extension Service has completed an eight-week study of smart irrigation controllers. A total of six different controllers were studied throughout the summer. Some used weather data from remote services to determine when to water, while others collected information from on-site sensors. 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The Irrigation Association Board of Directors has recommended that the EPA not move forward with the outdoor criteria of the specification until locally-driven and clearer, outcome-based performance criteria are developed in partnership with qualified professionals. In a meeting with the EPA's WaterSense team, IA's executive directors delivered the message to the EPA that the IA strenuously objects to the new homes specifications, and if launched in its current format, the association could not support the new homes program. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:52:32 GMT http://www.water-storage-tank.com/Water-Storage-Tank-blog.html#Macau,-China-Running-Out-of-Water The city of Macau, China, could run out of drinking water in a matter of weeks due to a severe drought in southern China. Macau is the only Chinese city where casino gambling is legal, and even the briefest spell without water would be a devastating blow to the hotel industry. Reservoirs across the Chinese border in Zhuhai, which normally supply the gaming hub, have been ravaged by a drought that has affected a vast sweep of southern China and exposed the fragility of the countrys water system. There hasnt been any rain in that area for more than 100 days, the longest dry spell for 38 years, reports the Office of State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters. Fields are completely parched across eight provinces in northern China, and four million people are without proper drinking water. Major state-run newspapers carried reports of the drought on front pages and news broadcasts showed dry, cracked fields with crops withering in the earth. Stocks of bottled water may have to be shipped to the city unless a deal can be struck with water companies, who are already under intense strain to keep Hong Kongs taps running as the water shortage takes hold. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:52:32 GMT http://www.water-storage-tank.com/water-storage.html Water Storage. There are as many reasons for storing water as there are for using water. Because water is so essential to our existence, it is crucial that we never run out. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:00:58 GMT http://www.water-storage-tank.com/Water-Storage-Tank-blog.html#City-Declares-Water-Emergency-Over Officials in Windsor, California, have declared an end to the water shortage emergency which began last summer. Water conservation measures were mandated in July as a result of a state order for the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) to reduce the amount of water it pumps from the Russian River by 25. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:55:44 GMT http://www.water-storage-tank.com/Water-Storage-Tank-blog.html#Water-Management-Certification-Training The California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) will conduct Water Management Certification training and testing for southern California landscape industry professionals on Wednesday, January 13, 2010. The training will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Las Virgenes Municipal Water District Headquarters, 4232 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, California. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:55:44 GMT http://www.water-storage-tank.com/Water-Storage-Tank-blog.html#Drought-Considered-Mild,-Study-Says The 2005-2007 drought was actually mild compared to many others, and in fact no worse than one just a decade ago, according to researchers from Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. The problem, researchers concluded, was how quickly the population has grown over the last 10 years. Climate change played no detectable role. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:55:44 GMT http://www.water-storage-tank.com/Pelletpack-Tanks.html Pelletpack tanks for bulk liquid transportation of dry flowables or liquids. 1000 Liter capacity, collapsible, reusable. Food grade and non hazardous liquid storage. 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Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:33:25 GMT http://www.water-storage-tank.com/Water-Storage-Tank-blog.html#Increased-Rates-for-Customers-with-Irrigation-Systems The Onslow, North Carolina Water and Sewer Authority (ONWASA), has approved a new irrigation meter policy governing the use of potable water for the purpose of outdoor irrigation. Under ONWASAs new policy, customers who purchase irrigation meters for their private landscape irrigation systems are going to be charged an irrigation water user fee at a rate 50 higher than water rates for domestic water meters. The new fee only applies to separately metered irrigation systems; however, customers will not incur an impact fee for the meters. In July, North Carolina House Bill 2499 went into effect, requiring all users installing new irrigation systems to purchase separate water meters for those systems. The new state law does not affect customers who currently have irrigation systems that are not separately metered. Scott Chadwick, ONWASA board member and mayor of Swansboro, North Carolina, said it is his understanding that part of the reason for the state mandate is an effort to conserve potable water, and he believes the policy instituted by the ONWASA board will encourage water conservation. The new irrigation rates will go into effect during the November billing cycle. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:33:25 GMT http://www.water-storage-tank.com/air_wall_berms_sizes.html Air Wall Berms Sizes page displays our standard spill containment sizes. Custom sizes and heights are available. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:29:38 GMT http://www.water-storage-tank.com/water-storage-tank.html Our Water Storage Tank is used for all different types of water storage, from cistern, drinking, emergency and livestock water to brine, pool and pond water storage, only to name a few. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:01:30 GMT