Small water system operators maintain and upkeep water storage tanks daily on the job in order to provide safe and adequate drinking water to the small communities they serve. The safety and health of the water consumers is dependent on the operator’s in-depth knowledge and understanding of the construction, operation and maintenance of water storage tanks. In this webcast, owners and operators of small water systems will learn the following:
• Regulatory requirements and standards
• How tanks are fabricated
• Lifespan of a tank
• Today’s linings
• Maintenance of tanks
• Inspection requirements
• Safety issues
• Best practices from other systems and states
• Pricing structure for various work to budget for improvements