What is a water storage tank?+
A water storage tank is a container that holds water for later use, so the building has a supply when mains pressure drops, during an outage, or at peak demand. In the UAE, most buildings keep a roof, plant room or underground tank as a buffer between the mains and the taps.
What types of water storage tanks are available in the UAE?+
The main types are plastic (polyethylene) tanks, GRP fiberglass tanks, underground tanks, hot press GRP sectional panel tanks, IBC tanks and loft tanks. Septic tanks are also made in GRP, but they store wastewater, not drinking water. All of these are available from KHAZAAN.
Which are the best domestic water storage tanks for a villa?+
Most villas use a plastic polyethylene tank on the roof or in a plant room. A 4 or 5 layer construction is the better choice on an open roof because it adds a UV barrier and insulation. If roof space or loading is a problem, an underground tank keeps the surface free and the water away from direct sun.
How do I choose the size of a domestic water storage tank?+
Multiply the number of people by about 175 litres per person per day, then by the number of days of buffer you want. A family of 4 with 1 day of storage needs about 700 litres (around 185 USG), and a household of 6 with 2 days needs about 2,100 litres (around 555 USG), so a 600 USG tank. Use the size calculator on this page for your own numbers. 1 USG is about 3.785 litres.
What is the difference between a plastic tank and a GRP tank?+
Plastic tanks are seamless moulded polyethylene and are available up to about 6,000 USG, with a 5-year warranty. GRP tanks are glass reinforced plastic, made in much larger sizes up to 20,000 USG and beyond, with a 2-year warranty. For a house, plastic is usually the practical choice. For a large building or plant, GRP or a sectional panel tank is more likely.
Can a water storage tank be buried underground?+
Yes, but only a tank designed for burial. Underground tanks have ribbed walls that spread the soil load evenly around the tank. A standard rooftop tank is not designed to be buried and should not be.
What is the best water storage for the hot UAE summer?+
Insulation and shade matter most. A 4 or 5 layer plastic tank is built for above-ground UAE conditions, an insulated panel tank is available for large installations, and an underground tank keeps the water away from direct surface heat.
Do you supply water storage tanks for commercial and industrial buildings?+
Yes. Large buildings, hotels, labour camps and factories normally use GRP tanks or hot press GRP sectional panel tanks, which are built to larger capacities and can include partition tanks for drinking and fire water.
What should I look for in a water storage tank supplier?+
Look for a supplier that offers more than one tank material, states warranties clearly, can show the capacity range and drawings, delivers to your emirate, and quotes for your project instead of a one-size answer. KHAZAAN supplies every type on this page and delivers across all 7 emirates.
Are septic tanks a type of water storage tank?+
They are tanks, but they hold sewage and wastewater, not drinking water. Do not use a septic tank for potable storage. Use a plastic, GRP, underground or panel water tank for drinking and domestic water.
Do you also supply steel or stainless steel water tanks?+
The standard choices for general potable storage are plastic, GRP and panel tanks. Stainless steel tanks are used for specific industrial and food-service needs where steam sterilisation is required, and are significantly more expensive. If you have a requirement like that, send the details and we will advise.
How much does a water storage tank cost?+
Price depends on the capacity, the material and construction, and delivery. See the 1000 litre water tank price page and the price guide for typical ranges, or send your size on WhatsApp for a quotation.