Importance of Regular Maintenance and Inspection of Water Storage Tanks | CRWA SERIES | EP 7

In this episode of “Engineers for Communities,” host Nathan Yang speaks with Robert Greenspan from Midco Diving & Marine Services, Inc. Diving & Marine Services. They discuss the importance of regular cleaning and inspection of potable water storage tanks to ensure safe and reliable water supplies. Learn about the maintenance of concrete and bolted steel tanks, including;

★ Emphasis on proactive maintenance schedules to avoid costly emergency repairs and system downtimes. Routine cleaning and inspection of water storage tanks every three to five years ensure water quality and system integrity.


★ Cleaning and inspecting tanks while they are in service, avoiding system downtime and loss of fire protection.


★ Importance of removing sediment buildup, especially from sandy wells, to prevent wear on pumps and other components.


★ Discussion on the advantages of concrete tanks for durability and lower maintenance, and the challenges associated with bolted steel tanks.


★ Real-life incident in Colorado highlighting the necessity of routine inspections, where an elk collapsed a tank roof, leading to contamination.