water storage storage tanks chemical storage tank WATER STORAGE Perhaps if the water storage needs to be on a larger scale they could dig a very large hole, build walls out of treated plywood, and then lining the interior with very large sheets of wax coated paper. We can design and fabricate for all Municipal and Rural District water storage requirements with capacities in excess of 2.4 million gallons. The "how-to's" of water storage is one of the questions I'm asked most often. In looking at options for water storage, the benefits must be carefully weighed against the costs and impacts. In applications where on-site water storage is needed for fire protection, it may be feasible to incorporate thermal storage into a common storage tank. The additional water storage is desired so that the Town can continue to provide water during an emergency. What is the best strategy for water storage?