Any type of farm, from a small, family-owned dairy farm to a commercially-run plantation spanning thousands of acres, depends on one vital resource more than any other — water. Adequate water storage facilities are therefore essential on any farm and are particularly vital for farms that supplement their supplies with water taken from private wells and streams.
Frac tanks are robust, versatile liquid storage tanks that are most commonly used in mining and oil drilling industries. However, frac tanks are also ideal for water storage applications in a number of other industries, from land remediation to construction and aviation, and these unique tanks have a number of features that make them highly suitable for use as agricultural water storage tanks.
What are the advantages of choosing frac tanks for farm water storage applications?
Massive capacity
Frac tanks are primarily designed to provide highly-pressured liquids for mining and drilling processes for extended periods, so it stands to reason that they are capable of holding massive quantities of water. Some frac tanks can hold over 20,000 gallons of water, so they can be used to store water supplies for the largest farms and ranches.
Highly durable
Frac tanks are made from heavy gauge steel, which is incredibly strong and durable, and are coated with durable, waterproof paint that prevents them from falling victim to rust. They can, therefore, withstand an incredible amount of punishment without leaking or bursting, making them ideal for reliably storing badly needed water supplies during the hottest parts of the year.
If you need to install a water storage tank in a high traffic area (e.g. near a vehicle depot or main access road) and want to ensure that it can withstand an accidental collision, double-walled frac tanks are also available. These tanks store liquids in a secondary tank which is protected by a separate, outer wall, making them highly resistant to leaks and damages.
Easy to transport and install
Frac tanks are self-supporting structures and can be easily installed on any surface that is suitably level and firm. They are also much easier to transport from place to place than other types of water storage tanks and can be relocated safely using a basic tractor fitted with a fifth wheel. They can even be loaded onto truck trailers for long-distance relocations.
Easy water level monitoring
Most frac tanks are fitted with some form of gauge that lets you check the level of the water inside at a glance. On the most basic frac tanks, this is a simple, easily visible gauge, while other high-end frac tanks are fitted with remote monitoring systems that can tell you the fill levels of specific tanks from several miles away. As you can imagine, this makes it very easy to closely monitor water levels in your frac tanks.
For more information, contact a frac tank supplier.
