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Historic water tank will be torn down: Structure built in 1918 to be replaced in late 2014 or early

Fort Belvoir plans to replace historic Water Tank 188, an iconic fixture in the Belvoir skyline, in either late 2014 or early 2015. Water Storage Tank (WST) 188, located on 16th Street and visible ...
For Construction Pros

Corrosion Protection of Concrete Potable Water Structures

Reinforced concrete potable water structures are at higher risk for corrosion because of constant exposure to moisture. They are also limited on protection methods, because it is important not to ...
City & State New York

Inspectors reported contamination in water tanks. NYCHA had it erased.

The evidence of contamination was there in black and white – until it disappeared. The New York City Housing Authority’s handwritten “Annual Roof Tank Inspection Reports” chronicle a history of ...
The Hindu

Kochi water tank collapse: special protocol to inspect and fortify ageing structures may be devised following tank collapse

A special protocol to inspect ageing structures of the Kerala Water Authority (KWA) at regular intervals and strengthen them may be formulated in the wake of the collapse of a water storage tank at ...
NBC 7 San Diego

The Massive 5-Million-Gallon Water Tank You Will Never See

San Diego hiking enthusiasts might have to share part of their favorite trail with a cement mixer for the next year. The San Diego County Water Authority is building a massive 5-million-gallon ...