Surface level tanks

Ground level tanks are exposed to the elements and will require regular maintenance to the exterior shell, but are beneficial for a smaller demand of water for a household and irrigation.

Classical ferrocement tank	Small household ferrocement tanks (jars)	Plastic-lined tank	Brick cement tank	Concrete-lined earthen reservoir
Commercial surface level tanks	Collapsible fabric (Onion, Bladder, Pillow)	Oxfam emergency tanks	MSF mesh reservoir	Repairing water tanks

Field experiences

These projects may be utilizing surface level tanks and are part of the project listing in Really Simple Reporting (RSR) on Akvo.org.

Project 644

Akvo RSR Project: Rwenzori Integrated School WASH Project HEWASA and JESE will jointly implement this 3-years school WASH program in Kabarole district in the West of Uganda. Not only 24 schools will be supplied with WASH facilities (Rainwater Harvesting Tanks, Ecosan Latrines and Handwashing facilities) but 72 surrounding communities will be included for household latrine construction through CLTS, hygiene and health education and promotion.

Links

• Kajiado District Development Trust. Some water tank projects and prices in Kenya.
• Water Tanks. Types of rainwater capture tanks and prices. Waterforaridland.com
• RainQueen corrugated steel tanks. Pricing brochure. New Zealand.
• Rainwater Harvesting: Comparing Storage Solutions. HarvestH2O.com