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 476

Akvo RSR Project: Ensure access to safe water and sanitation Salinity, arsenic, lack of proper IWRM, and incidence of natural disasters in the three districts of the Southwest coastal belt of Bangladesh cause a lot of socioeconomic and health related problems. The programme is right-based and strengthens knowledge and capacity of community WASH groups as well as local government institutions. As problems are multifaceted, the programme uses a multi-pronged strategy and facilitates partnership with existing institutional stakeholders relevant for WASH sector.

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