Structural Problems Occurring in Reinforced Concrete Drinking Water Tanks and Water Loss Prevention Methods

Water losses occur over time due to structural deformation in buried reinforced concrete tanks built to meet the drinking water needs in living spaces. It is clear that drinking water tanks must be strengthened and waterproofed to prevent tons of water loss every year. A water-repellent coating on the concrete surface of water tanks prevents water loss as well as effectively protecting the concrete and increasing its durability. Waterproofing not only provides protection, but also prolong one's life of the building. The key to success in waterproofing all engineering structures is the proper and appropriate application of the right waterproofing materials. The aim of this study is to prevent water losses due to structural problems that occur over time in four recessed rectangular prismatic reinforced concrete clean water tanks in four different locations in a province in Turkey, to extend the life of the facility and most importantly to provide cleaner potable water to human life. Water and Sewerage Administration started maintenance, repair and waterproofing works of 15,000 m3 water tanks in the city center in 2021-2022. This article, academic articles, previous practices have been researched and it is hoped to be a solution to the problems. Considering the causes of water loss in the existing water reservoir, it is hoped that it will be a guide for the construction of a new water reservoir.