Sediment in Water Storage Tanks Can Be a Haven for Pathogens. Here's What to Do About It.

After major storms such as hurricanes, water storage tanks should be inspected for breaches and for accumulated sediment on the tank floor.

Sediment in Water Storage Tanks Can Be a Haven for Pathogens. Here's What to Do About It.

The best approach to reducing the risk of contamination after a breach is an inspection, followed by cleaning if necessary.

While hurricanes like Harvey and Irma can cause multiple breaches in a water system, sediment already accumulated in water tanks can add to the problem by hosting a wide variety of new contaminants. In this situation, chlorine reserves may quickly be overwhelmed, leaving the system...

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