Underground Storage Tanks 01 - Candia, New Hampshire
 
By President Mark Davis
December 22, 2016
 

While doing some dry fire hydrant installation work in New Hampshire, we came across this underground fire protection water storage tank located at a convenience store in Candia, New Hampshire. We were unable to determine the size of the tank but we liked the design of the piping and fittings so we took some photos to share. The convenience store is a large, wood-framed structure that provides multiple services including fuel dispensing for private and commercial vehicles. Thus, we expect the tank to be at least 30,000 gallons in size. Located near the intersection of Route 43 and US Route 101, the location is well-suited to provide water supply support for a large area.
 
A nice job was done landscaping the area allowing the tank to "fit in" with the surrounding views. Many folks opposed to underground tanks envision unsightly installations, but this installation in Candia, NH shows how to make these tanks fit in with local aesthetics.
A nice job was done landscaping the area allowing the tank to "fit in" with the surrounding views. Many folks opposed to underground tanks envision unsightly installations, but this installation in Candia, NH shows how to make these tanks fit in with local aesthetics.
Tank level indicator allows for a quick visual confirmation that the tank is full when completing quarterly inspections.
Tank level indicator allows for a quick visual confirmation that the tank is full when completing quarterly inspections.
 
Both the fill and suction pipes are made of welded steel pipe to endure the harsh winters and snowplows.
Both the fill and suction pipes are made of welded steel pipe to endure the harsh winters and snowplows.
The 5-inch Storz fill connection.
The 5-inch Storz fill connection.
 
The 6-in NST female suction connection.
The 6-in NST female suction connection.
The target hazard.
The target hazard.