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Despite the high rainfall we have had this year there are threats of rising water bills and water becoming scarcer in the future or periods of drought all of which are due to climate changes. We therefore need to consider water conservation seriously and be well prepared for such possibilities. In addition the Environmental Agency is keen that steps be put in place to reduce the need for clean water or mains water supplies. An industry that has shown steps to conserving water is Horticulture. Lake liners used in reservoir construction and water storage tanks have enabled the successful collection and storage of rainwater.

Fresh water wildlife habitats are being threatened by pollution intense farming and urban development across much of the UK. As a result there is a drive to increase the number of ponds and lakes available to wildlife plus an improvement in the maintenance of existing water sources. Lake liners help with the maintenance of the water required for the healthy habitation of wildlife.

To prevent Legionella Bacterial growth in cold water storage tanks they should be cleaned periodically and fitted with lids and insect screens to prevent contamination. The tank itself also needs to be maintained. Galvanised storage tanks need to be checked for the onset of corrosion.

The refurbishment of existing storage tanks is a financially viable option versus having to replace a tank. A well maintained tank is one which is examined annually to comply with regulations governing water storage.

Lake liners are used for water containment across acres of ground that is otherwise too porous to hold water. Lake liners are typically used in water feature construction on golf courses. These lakes are built to provide aesthetic benefits and as obstacles to make the greens more challenging for golfers.

Many experts will warn that water is only going to become more expensive and less reliable due to climate change. Water is also our best crop, which we need and can't survive without. Reservoirs are a means of securing water for use by farmers to irrigate their land. They are built to store winter water as a source of summer supplies during periods of low rainfall or drought. Butyl rubber liners have many uses, one of which is its use by landscape architects to line irrigation reservoirs to contain water.

Russetts Developments are leaders in the supply of products such as rubber tank liners and galvanised storage tanks, which are used in important environmental projects to conserve water, but also to save on the increasing costs of mains water supply and to safe-guard against drought conditions.

Above and below the ground-level water-storage tanks are becoming an important feature of many communities for the effective distribution of water. However, despite the huge benefit of the storage tanks, they can become a liability if not maintained. Steel tanks that are not properly lined may develop leaks as a result of the onset of corrosion.