Since the 1940s, hydraulic fracturing (also known as fracking) has been used to facilitate the flow of natural gas and petroleum, among other materials, through wells in rock formations. This process is the last step in well production and involves … Continue reading →

For decades, large capacity water tanks have been used to store water for drinking, farming, emergencies, and even manufacturing. In many areas, like in the Marcellus Shale gas country in PA, a substantial amount of water is recycled; there, they … Continue reading →

Over 75% of the United States population is serviced by centralized wastewater collection and treatment systems. They keep our water safe for drinking, and free of any contaminants that might have found their way in. Examples of contaminants are things … Continue reading →

Water is the very essence of life. We rely on clean, safe water to supply our body with essential nutrients in all sorts of ways. So when water is stored, treated, and used for direct human consumption, extra caution needs … Continue reading →

Bolted storage tanks were initially utilized by the oil and gas industry for quick and temporary storage solutions, especially in fracking operations. Since large companies could boost their spending on drilling by 58% in 2017, bolted tank construction still holds … Continue reading →