Is your water supply secure in the case of a disaster? Many homeowners, farmers and business owners make a wise decision in storing water for tough times. In some areas, this may even be required by city or state ordinance. Click here to Read more.

Tags:

It is becoming increasingly common for states to be voting on rain ordinance bills. As many counties find their groundwater being depleted through various factors, lawmakers are turning to the rain for help. Check out this recent article from Prescott, AZ. http://www.dcourier.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=91358&SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1086&S=1

Tags:

How do  you choose the right place for your septic tank? Dan recently published an article about site selection on American Chronicle. “You know you need a septic system, but where should it be installed? How do you decide if a plastic septic tank can be used in one location versus someplace else? This article discusses many of the factors to consider when selecting the best site for your poly septic tank and/or leach field system. Polyethylene plastic septic tanks have several advantages over concrete tanks, one of the most obvious benefits is the ease of installation. The light weight...

Tags: poly septic tank, septic, septic site, septic system, site-survey

Water is something often at the forefront of our minds at Loomis Tank. We believe that consumer education is one of the best ways to conserve – simply by raising awareness.  Are you aware, for example, of how much water Americans use compared to the global average? It’s something to consider as we all strive to be better citizens of the world. Here is an excerpt from an article on water conservation from our friends at Green Living Press. Taken from GreenLivingPress.com‘s “That Blue Part on the Map” “The importance of water conservation and the notion of...

Tags: resources, water, water conservation

Many people still install septic systems the “old fashioned way.” This typically involves several truckloads of crushed rock, PVC pipe, multiple laborers, a backhoe, etc. If you are still doing it this way, you need to know there is a tried-and-true product on the market that will cut costs and time significantly. It’s called the Septic Leach Field Chamber by Infiltrator Systems. Click here to find out why we believe this product is far superior than traditional septic systems.

Tags: easy install septic system, Infiltrator septic leach field chambers, leach field chambers, low cost septic system, new septic leach field, replacement septic leach field, rock and pipe installation, septic systems, what is an Infiltrator?

Loomis Tank Centers is proud to announce a new tool on our web site that allows individuals to more easily find septic service professionals in their area. We have been getting several calls daily from for pumping services and have been unable to offer a solution until now. The new extension of our site is comprised of an interactive map containing over 280,000 listings for ONLY septic service professionals. Users can locate service providers visually, rather than having to wade through the myriad of search engines and book listings. Take it for a test run: http://loomistank.com/septic-search.shtml Please...

Tags: interractive map, search tool, septic services

Loomis Tanks is pleased to announce that we are now stocking the new “Aquifer” 2500 gal Low Profile Poly Cistern manufactured by Ace Roto Mold, a division of Den Hartog Industries. These strong, durable tanks are manufactured from FDA compliant resins and are designed for bulk collection and storage of potable or non-potable water. They can be used for below-ground or above ground applications. These cisterns are available at any of our 9 retail locations or can be shipped to you factory direct. Aquifer cisterns are also available in  1000, 1500 and 2000 Gal. sizes. We are not currently...

Tags: below ground, cisterns, poly, water

We stock a wide selection of water tanks for storage and transport. Our water tanks are made to last. Tanks that were put into service many years ago are still performing in a variety of extreme weather conditions throughout the country. Our water tanks are USDA, USDI, NRCS, DOT, NSF, and ASTM approved. Click below for product info: » Above Ground Water Tanks » Below Ground Poly Cisterns » Below Ground Fiberglass Cisterns » Water Transport Tanks » Specialty Water Tanks » Rainwater Collection & Harvesting » Fittings and Accessories SOME OF THE GREAT BENEFITS TO PURCHASING A LOOMIS...

Tags: plastic, poly, polythylene, tank, water storage, water tanks, water transport

Attached are some photos of this catastrophic wild fire that began on May 5, 2009 and was fully contained on May 20, 2009.  A total of 160 structures were destroyed by the fire, as well as an additional 18 structures which were damaged.  1,857 personnel were dispatched and 30 firefighters were injured.  The estimated cost of the fire was 17 million.  The cause is still under investigation. These photos show some of the devastation that this extremely hot fire caused.  Several of the images are of Loomis polyethylene water tanks purchased and installed by Jeff Brown of JJ Brown Construction,...

Tags: california fire, Jesusita Wild Fire, loomis water tanks, plastic water tanks, poly water tanks

This is an excerpt from the movie “Green From the Ground Up” directed by Tracy Trotter & Joe Campanelli.  The film is about a prototype eco-home in Santa Barbara, CA. built by Joe Campanelli Construction.  Joe’s vision was to build an all green home with a sustainable approach in its use of energy, natural resources, materials, water, waste and how it compliments the natural setting of the area.  It received over 400 points in Built Green SB that is well over the 220 points required for a 3 star rating.  The video clip shows the involvement of Loomis Tank Centers, Wilson Environmental...

Tags: eco friendly, green, Joe Campanelli, leed certified, loomis tank center, natural resources, rain harvesting, sustainable home, Wilson Environmental Landscape Design