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Elevated steel reservoir

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→‎Construction, operations and maintenance

==Construction, operations and maintenance==

Operation consists of opening and closing the valves, and managing a chlorinator if one is used. This is usually done by a caretaker who lives nearby.

For maintenance, the valves must be opened and closed every two months to prevent them from sticking. Some valves need lubricating. The screens must also be checked, and occasionally a screen or valve may need to be repaired. The inside of the reservoir

should be cleaned at least every six months and disinfected using a chlorine solution. The tank and the stand should be painted once a year – epoxy-paint coatings should need little maintenance. Any leaks should be repaired immediately.

'''Potential problems'''<br>

— the reservoir may become corroded and leak;<br>

— steel reservoirs normally require cathodic protection;<br>

— steel reservoirs need relatively more maintenance than those made of concrete, ferrocement or even wood.<br>

==Costs==

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