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A Comprehensive Guide to Sizing a Water Tower for a Municipality Water System

Water towers are an essential part of any municipality’s water asset system. Large, elevated water storage tanks store and distribute municipal water supply.Water towers help regulate the pressure in a municipal water system by providing a pressurized water reserve during periods of high demand. They also offer a buffer against fluctuations in the need for […]

By Brent Phillips

Different Coating Applications for Drinking Water Storage Tanks and Wastewater Treatment Plants

Coating applications, or industrial coatings, effectively prolong the service life of drinking water storage tanks and wastewater treatment plants from corrosion, wear, and other damage. By applying a protective coating to these surfaces, it’s possible to maintain the integrity of these structures and extend the operational life of these facilities.As a result, the cost to […]

By Brent Phillips

Potable Water Tank Mixers Play an Important Role in Proactive Maintenance

An essential component of any potable water system is a tank mixer. The function of a water mixer is to help to ensure the quality of the water stored in tanks is drinkable. These mixers are designed to keep the stored water circulating and prevent water stagnation, which can decrease water quality.Proactive maintenance is essential […]

By Brent Phillips

Breakdown of Sandblasting Media for Asset Substrates

When it comes to tanks, an unmaintained one isn’t helpful at protecting the water it stores. Therefore, regular maintenance is essential in making sure the tank stays operational and protects a community’s most precious resource from water contamination.To help better understand how water asset management works, it’s important to know there are different types of […]

By Brent Phillips

Best Practices for Water Tank and Tower Preventative Maintenance and Inspections

A water tank inspection is necessary to ensure all working parts in a water asset management system function properly; it is essential to the safety and efficiency of that water system.In today’s blog, we’ll cover the following:Types and Frequency of InspectionsWater tank and tower inspections are critical for protecting a city’s water supply from contaminants. […]

By Brent Phillips

Hiring a NACE Coating Inspector for Your Municipality’s Water Tower Restoration Project

When it comes time to hire a NACE Coating Inspector, there are a few things you should look for when hiring an experienced professional for your municipalities next water tower restoration project:Hire An Experienced Professional A NACE Coating Inspector should comprehensively understand coating systems and their application. They should be knowledgeable about surface preparation, coating materials, […]

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Understanding OSHA Regulations for Water Tower Safety

Water towers are essential to our water supply system and must remain safe and secure to ensure that the public is not at risk. But to do that, water towers must be regularly maintained and routinely inspected by certified NACE inspectors or repaired by qualified coating experts. To ensure the safety and lives of these professionals, […]

By Brent Phillips

Different Types of Protective Coatings for Metal Substrates

When deciding on the most suitable primer, coating, or sealant for your water tower, you should consider the type of substrate that needs to be protected and the environmental conditions, like weathering and human interaction. To assist in this process here is some information about different types of protective coatings that commonly get used on […]

By Brent Phillips

Consumer Awareness is A Prime Market Driver for Using Low VOCs in Water Asset Management

If you’re responsible for your municipality’s water asset management, you may find your job increasingly challenging in 2023. That’s because consumers are taking a closer look at what impacts their local environment and how it affects climate change.That leaves some city water manager’s wondering how to adjust their annual water asset management plan in response […]

By Brent Phillips