Why Recharge? With an ever increasing demand for water, it’s only natural that water conservation measures would grow in importance. One such measure is ground water recharge, which replenishes aquifers. But instead of waiting for time and Mother Nature to absorb and filter surface water, artificial ground water recharge can be performed. This is done… [Read More]
Nitrates – Contamination, Impact, and Measures
What are Nitrates? Nitrates are chemical compounds containing nitrogen and oxygen. They’re found in a variety of natural and man-made sources. The latter significantly contributes to increased nitrate concentrations in ground water. Some of the major anthropogenic nitrate sources are sewage discharge, industrial effluents, and fertilizers. Nitrates are generally harmless, but consumption of high concentrations… [Read More]
Algae 101: What is it and what does it do?
Have you ever wondered what that green stuff is that you find floating in bodies of water? What about that slimy mass engulfing your aquarium? It’s algae. Yes – we are talking about algae. As icky as algae may seem, it serves a variety of useful purposes. What is it? Fossil records indicate that algae… [Read More]
Introducing Poly The Tank!
National Tank Outlet is happy to have Poly The Tank join our team! Poly will be helping us present tank information and topics. Keep an eye out for him!
Water Rights and Conflicts
Long ago, clean water was abundantly available in the United States and water access was not a contentious matter. But as the economy and population grew, so did the water demand and water resources began to dwindle. Gradually a system of water rights came into effect to physically or legally establish one’s ownership or claim… [Read More]
Types And Features of Water Wells
So you’ve bought your piece of heaven and are going to build your dream home (or business) on it, but there’s a catch- it’s off the grid. No water main, no power lines, no nothing. You start ticking off the utilities: solar panels- check, septic system- check, cisterns and water storage tanks- check, water well…… [Read More]
Ground Water: Understanding Aquifers & Wells
When considering a building site, there are three options commercial and residential sites may consider to meet their water demands. For those in urban and suburban locations, the choice is often made for them- they are automatically tied into the municipal water supply. Those who are “off grid” can opt to collect rain in cisterns… [Read More]