Zamorano tank
A Zamorano-type tank is a circular structure used primarily for water storage. It is built with overlapping metal sheets and a geomembrane or internal bag that contains the water. These tanks are common in rural and agricultural areas, where they are used to store large volumes of water for irrigation and other needs. This technology is an affordable and efficient solution to address water scarcity in agricultural activities, improving food security and positively impacting by maintaining and increasing economic income. In addition, it is a key tool within production to face the challenges of climate change.
A Zamorano-type tank is a circular structure used primarily for water storage. It is built with overlapping metal sheets and a geomembrane or internal bag that contains the water. These tanks are common in rural and agricultural areas, where they are used to store large volumes of water for irrigation and other needs. This technology is an affordable and efficient solution to address water scarcity in agricultural activities, improving food security and positively impacting by maintaining and increasing economic income. In addition, it is a key tool within production to face the challenges of climate change.
Water production and storage
Main theme:
Central
Region:
1400 - 1600
Precipitation (mm):
Low
Application difficulty:
3, 6, 10, 11 and 13
SDGs impacted:
Gravity
Energy used:
70 - 90
Efficiency (%):
Rural
Sector:
Water conservation and runoff reduction
Expected environmental impact:
$500 - $2,000
Estimated value:
1- https://repositorio.iica.int/handle/11324/22249 2- https://repositorio.iica.int/handle/11324/22520 3- https://escalar.catie.ac.cr/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Cosecha-de-agua-de-lluvia-mediante-uso-de-techos-y-uso-de-tanques-tipo-zamorano.pdf 4- https://visionagroecologica.blogspot.com/2011/06/tanque-artesanal-zamorano.html
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