Category: Water Storage Tanks
A tank inspection from ground level only tells half the story. Water district managers often assume a tank’s exterior condition mirrors what’s happening inside, until a drone or ROV inspection proves otherwise. For Cunningham Sandblasting Inc., headquartered in Joplin, Missouri, that gap is exactly where ROV inspection footage earns its keep.What API 653 Actually RequiresAPI […]
Every water district manager assumes the coating inside their water tank is safe once installed. But safety and compliance aren’t the same. If your lining hasn’t been verified against NSF/ANSI 61, you may be operating a non-compliant tank without knowing it—and that gap carries real regulatory and health consequences.What NSF/ANSI 61 Means for Tank CoatingsNSF/ANSI […]
As municipalities plan capital budgets for the second half (H2) of 2026, water asset managers and city water managers are reassessing how often their elevated and ground storage tanks get evaluated. A disciplined water tank inspection program protects public health, extends asset life, and provides finance departments with hard numbers rather than guesswork. Cunningham Sandblasting […]
For water asset managers overseeing steel tanks and elevated towers, a failing protective coating is never a cosmetic problem. Coating breakdown exposes bare metal to moisture and oxygen, accelerating structural corrosion and threatening drinking water quality. The American Water Works Association (AWWA) recommends inspecting steel water storage facilities every three to five years to maintain […]
Climate change is already stressing Midwest water infrastructure, and elevated assets in storm corridors across the Southern United States and Midwest regions sit on the front line. Choosing the right protective coatings is now a core risk-management decision, not just a paint-color choice.Why Protective Coatings Matter for Storm-Ready AssetsEvery water tower and water tank in […]
Murals and branding on water tanks and treatment facilities send a strong message to the community, but also face some of the harshest environments for public assets. To protect both art and infrastructure, water asset managers need exterior coating strategies that respect budgets, operations, and water quality. Durable coatings thus become central to asset management, […]
AWWA and state guidance consistently show that structured inspection, cleaning, coating, and budgeting programs are what keep elevated tanks deliverable, compliant, and predictable for the long term. For water asset managers and city authorities, 2026 is a good time to tighten that playbook so every water tower rehab dollar is planned, not reactive.Inspection CadencePublic health […]
When it comes to safeguarding city infrastructure and ensuring public safety, maintaining an OSHA-compliant water tower is a top priority for water asset managers and city water authorities. Ensuring that your water tank or municipal water asset meets OSHA compliance is not only a matter of legal responsibility but also critical for worker safety and […]
Routine maintenance scheduling is a necessity for water asset managers and city water authorities seeking to protect public health, maintain regulatory compliance, and maximize budget efficiency. One proven strategy within this framework is regular sandblasting—a process that not only prolongs tank lifespan but also reduces the total cost of ownership. Today’s blog explores how routine […]
Water towers, a vital infrastructure asset for communities, have long-term reliability needs that depend on the health of protective coatings. For water asset managers and city water authorities, knowing how to detect early signs of coating failure can prevent costly repairs, protect water quality, and keep service uninterrupted. That can highlight five essential points to […]