A complete guide to underground rainwater harvesting tanks: a sustainable, standards-compliant solution
Underground tanks have become an essential solution for meeting the growing need to recover and store rainwater or pollutants. Find out all you need to know about underground tanks, their characteristics, applications and benefits.
Why choose an underground tank for rainwater harvesting?
Installing an underground rainwater harvesting tank is an environmentally-friendly and cost-effective solution. These tanks enable rainwater to be stored for domestic, agricultural or industrial use, while respecting the environment.
Advantages of underground tanks :
- Space-saving: as the tank is underground, it is invisible and does not encroach on your outdoor space.
- Large storage capacity: with volumes ranging from 1.5 m³ to 120 m³, these tanks can be adapted to your needs.
- Protection of stored water: by burying the water underground, it is protected from climatic variations.
- Durability: made from steel or stainless steel, our tanks are designed to last over time.
- Standards-compliant underground tanks for safe use
- Our underground rainwater tanks are manufactured to standard NF E 86-410, guaranteeing robust construction and perfect watertightness. Whether for rainwater harvesting or storing polluting products, these horizontal, cylindrical, double-walled tanks offer optimum environmental protection.
Various applications:
- Rainwater recovery: for watering, washing vehicles or sanitary facilities.
- Storage of polluting products: hydrocarbons (diesel, petrol, fuel oil), chemicals (solvents, alcohols) or agricultural products (effluents, liquid nitrogen).
- Technical characteristics of underground rainwater tanks
- Made-to-measure design
Robust materials :
Steel and/or stainless steel, for maximum resistance to corrosion and external stress.
Available diameters: Ø1250 to Ø3000 mm.
Modular capacities: single or multi-compartment to suit your specific needs.
Accessories included: Slab frame, manholes and other equipment for turnkey installation.
Why choose our underground tanks?
At ALCE CDE, we make it a point of honour to supply high-quality underground tanks tailored to your projects, whether for rainwater harvesting or the storage of sensitive products.
Our commitments
- Personalised support: from planning your project to delivery of your tank on site.
- Compliance with environmental standards: for a safe, compliant installation.
- Recognised expertise: years of experience in storage tanks.
The advantages of an underground rainwater harvesting tank Installing an underground rainwater harvesting tank allows you to :
- Reduce your water bill.
- Help preserve natural resources. Have a water reserve in case of need.
- Choose a custom-built underground tank
- Whether you are a private individual or a professional, our underground rainwater harvesting tanks are designed to meet your technical and environmental requirements. Contact ALCE CDE for a personalised quotation and to benefit from a reliable, long-lasting storage solution.
Delphine Lamotte
