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A water tank is a container for storing water.
Water tanks are used to provide storage of water for use in many applications, drinking water, irrigation agriculture, fire suppression, agricultural farming, both for plants and livestock, chemical manufacturing, food preparation as well as many other uses. Water tank parameters include the general design of the tank, and choice of construction materials, linings. Various materials are used for making a water tank: plastics (polyethylene, polypropylene), fiberglass, concrete, stone, steel (welded or bolted, carbon, or stainless). Earthen pots, such as matki used in South Asia, can also be used for water storage. Water tanks are an efficient way to help developing countries to store clean water.

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  1. K

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  2. R

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  3. F

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  4. J

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    • boiler central heating system cold radiator hot rads water tank
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  5. C

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  6. C

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  7. T

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  8. R

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  9. D

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  10. omendata

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  11. M

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  12. R

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  13. P

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  14. M

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  15. M

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  16. P

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  17. T

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  18. M

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  19. M

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  20. SUNEKTM

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    • SUNEKTM
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