Water tanks still serve a function.
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As the water level recedes from use a float valve will allow more water in refilling the tank.
Like many of the fixtures within new york city s infrastructure many of us see water tanks dotting rooftops but have little idea of their specific uses and upkeep.
Samplings taken by the new york times from water towers at 12 buildings in manhattan queens and brooklyn found e.
Most of the buildings that his company services he continues have roof tanks that are well maintained and regularly cleaned.
The water tank works similar to a toilet.
A water tank usually lasts roughly 30 35 years.
The horrible conditions of rooftop water tanks outlined in the new york times article are extreme based on our experience he says.
Building owners report inspection findings by completing a questionnaire provided by the health department.
As building height increases the vertical height of its plumbing also increases.
It can be built within 24 hours and takes just two or three hours to fill with.
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This structure supplies water pressure to floors at higher elevation than public water towers.
Additionally the wooden water towers have become a de facto cultural icon of new york city itself.
A rooftop water tower is a variant of a water tower consisting of a water container placed on the roof of a tall building.
Although they often look defunct water tanks are still an essential part of the city s day to day needs.
In new york city elevated water towers such as those shown above below have been in use since the late 1800 s.
Water tanks help deliver drinking water to millions of new york city residents.
This produces a large water column and the weight of this water produces very high pressure.
And so long as the health department continues its spot checking of the.
Gravity sends water to pipes throughout the building from the roof.
The new york city health code requires that rooftop drinking water storage tanks be inspected annually by building owners and that the inspection results be reported to the health department.
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The water is pumped up from the basement using electric pumps.
Owners of buildings that use tanks to store or pressurize the building s drinking water must have the tanks inspected at least once per year.
The tanks hold about 10 000 gallons of water 37 854 liters with a reserve for emergency use.
One reason is that these wooden tanks are far more efficient less expensive than steel tanks and far easier to maintain.
In buildings with more than six floors pumps push water to rooftop tanks where the water is stored until needed.
