Water storage tank sizing 1

[volgal]

What is a good rule of thumb for sizing a water storage tank without oversizing?

 

[Artisi]

Well it depends on peak usage and the ability to replenish it to maintain supply.

Your question is a bit short on detail.

 

[bimr]

This question was asked last year:

http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=142363

The Washington State Guidelines look reasonable.

 

[Yellowtetra]

There are many factors that go into sizing storage tanks. I recently wrote an article for the Ohio AWWA going into some detail about it. Here's a link to it.

http://www.ohiowater.org/OAWWA/Newsletter/Summer 2007/2007 Summer 1-10.pdf

I hope this helps!

Dan Barr, PE
Burgess and Niple

 

[cvg]

one thing that seems to be missed is system redundancy. Assuming you need to take your tank out of service for a month so you can repair and re-paint, you will need to rely on your other tanks in the system. Redundant water sources and storage tanks are critical to being able to maintain your system.