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Elevated tanks do not require the continuous operation of pumps, as it will not affect the distribution system since the pressure is maintained by gravity. Strategic location of the tank can equalize water pressures in the distribution system. However, precise water pressure can be difficult to manage in some elevated tanks.
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===Field experiences===
The following project(s) is utilizing an elevated tank.
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* [http://www.teamlandmark.com/water_storage/composite_elevated_tank/cost_advantage Cost advantage of the composite elevated tank.] Landmark.
* [http://www.ehow.com/list_6022500_advantages-elevated-water-towers.html#ixzz1A2MOrfjt Advantages for Elevated Water Towers.] By Dennis Hartman, eHow Contributor.
* [http://www.googlecaldwellwatertanks.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=12&ved=0CEoQFjABOAo&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.caldwellwatertanks.com%2Fdownloads%2Fwater_quality%2Fwater_quality_of_elev_tanksdownloads/water_quality/water_quality_of_elev_tanks.pdf&ei=Hpu9T5WMDvLUiAKD9Zn8Aw&usg=AFQjCNG3uHT86lfGlp90vFTV1NHAyeCsFw&sig2=uVSzmIsWvrhBGap8Zh9hsg Mitigating the Impacts of Elevated Water Storage Tanks on Water Quality.] Stantec Inc.
