06 Feb How Botswana can bank water for times of crisis
How Botswana can bank water for times of crisis
Botswana is a semi-arid country with low rainfall. With climate change this has worsened and like all African countries water has become their most valuable commodity.
There are four pillars holding up developing economies in Africa – business, agriculture, mining and industry – and all four are very dependent on an uninterrupted water supply. There is no question that money needs to be spent on a system that builds a continuous reserve of water so that there is never an interruption in supply.
Water tanks have become a valuable and integral part of that system in Botswana. They operate the same as a savings account, saving water for times of crisis.
Abeco is the first water tank supplier to call their tanks water banks for the business of water.
The company was founded in the 1980s to solve the challenges faced by private and public entities when there is an interruption in their water supply. Abeco Tanks has been leading the way in the development of these water storage solutions. Their tanks are constructed out of high-grade quality steel that protects the water inside from penetrating UV rays ensuring it remains hygienic and drinkable.
They are used in a variety of different environments – as fire tanks for sprinkler systems, and for storing potable water for businesses, communities, schools, manufacturing plants and hospitals. They can also store gravel and industrial materials.
Choosing a water tank supplier
Purchasing a water tank must be considered as a long-term investment which is why it should be done with a lot of care and consideration.
Below are the most important points to consider:
Saving water is a necessary long-term investment
No costs can be cut when building a water tank. It needs to be built out of good quality steel that allows no sunlight to penetrate through into the water allowing a build-up of algae. The water needs to be kept hygienic inside the tank. The steel also needs to be high-grade and strong so that no corrosion or cracks can appear over time.
Support and maintenance after the installation of a water tank is extremely important. It is vital to look into the history of the chosen company to make sure it will be around for the long haul.
Customer service, advice and consultation
It is important to choose a company that will consider the business relationship as a long-lasting one.
It is not just a matter of ordering a water tank. The company needs to be consulted to help select the correct solution to meet the need of the purchaser.
Price alone is not a factor in choosing the right company. Reputation is extremely important.
Purchasing the correct size water tank to fit
Water tanks are not only square, circular or rectangular. They can also be custom designed and manufactured to fit into the space available, taking into account any restrictions or obstructions.
The selected company must be able to identify your specific requirements to be able to design, manufacture and install the water tank that fits the space you have available.
Why choose Abeco?
Abeco has been building world-class cost-effective water tank solutions for nearly 40 years without compromising their durability, quality, safety and hygiene. Their tanks are built to last for up to 40 years.
The steel used for the tanks is put through a high-yield stress test which ensures the quality of the steel. All of the steel parts used in the building of their tanks are galvanized and each steel panel is individually punched and pressed for dimensional accuracy.
The Abeco tanks are modular in design making them easy to transport and install not needing any heavy complicated equipment. This means they are suitable for installation in out-of-the-way places like rural communities.
They can be built in different sizes and shapes rectangular, circular, U-shaped, L-shaped or custom shaped to accommodate available space. They can also be on the ground or elevated and are capable of holding up to 50 million litres of water used for drinking, industrial and agricultural water supply.
Abeco has been trusted by many clients the world over to build long-lasting durable water tanks. They have built a reputation for being reliable and there for support and maintenance when called upon.
They operate in over 35 countries worldwide including the Middle East, Central America, Seychelles, Mauritius, Madagascar and the African continent.
They are a privately owned family business together with equity stakeholder and funding partners, Global Capital empowerment fund and Private Capital. Their reputation has stood the test of time making them the best partner for banking water in Africa.
