Water Tank Standards

The american water works association first published consensus documents in 1908.

Water tank standards.

Recommended rules for design and construction of large welded low pressure storage tanks. From source to storage from treatment to distribution awwa standards cover all areas of water treatment and supply. It is important to note that not every manufacturer chooses to certify their products. Australian standards relevant for rainwater tanks.

Design and construction of large welded low pressure storage tanks. Ansi awwa d102 standard for coating steel water storage tanks. Ansi awwa d100 standard for welded carbon steel tanks for water storage. It ensures the requirements have been met for the suitability of rainwater tanks for use with potable water.

From the initial standards covering pipes water meters and steel water storage tanks awwa volunteers have guided the expansion of the standards program. The majority of all steel potable water storage tanks constructed in the united states adhere to specifications that reference the following american water works association awwa steel tank standards. We ve packaged related awwa standards and manuals of water supply practices into handy money saving sets. For large tanks which are assembled in field and are used for storage of petroleum intermediates and petroleum products.

With or without certification every tank must comply with the specifications of the standard in order to meet the industry s best practice requirements. As of yet there are no standards written specifically for steel or concrete water tanks. This value added bundle includes. American petroleum institute standard 650.

Awwa manual m42 steel water storage tanks. Disinfecting a potable water storage tank that is a tank used for storing drinking water in accordance with standards set by the american water works association awwa can be a difficult task. Guide for construction of tanks with internal pressures up to 15 psig. Buy the set and save 20 off individual prices.

In 2020 the awwa standards council celebrates 100 years of dedicated service to public health. Today there are more than 180 awwa standards. D100 welded steel tanks for water storage. Welded steel tanks for oil storage.

As nzs 4020 testing of products for use in contact with drinking water this is the main standard any rainwater tank product should comply with and be certified for. American water works association standard for welded steel tanks for water storage. American petroleum institute standard 620.