LOCAL SERVICE WITH OUR NETWORK
Our exclusive, authorized dealer and installer network facilitates sales, service, and installations. We can offer a full range of accessories and fittings so that your tank meets your needs and performs to the highest possible standard.
Pioneer Water Tanks America focuses on working with our network of local businesses to provide localized service and installations. Our water storage tanks are crate delivered onsite and installed with an accredited Pioneer Dealer to ensure top-tier service.
TESTED AND PROVEN
Pioneer Water Tanks are manufactured to NFPA 22 requirements and have been third-party tested and proven.
The following video is a Pioneer Water Tank that was tested with a 30-minute flame immersion test conducted by the Australian Government Bushfire Cooperative Research Center. The Pioneer Water Tank maintained structural integrity and proved able to retain water during and after the fire front, essential elements for a fire protection water supply.
What Fighting Bushfires in Australia Teaches about Fighting Wildfire in America
Pioneer Water Tanks America
with Jessica Huntington
Fire conditions in California, Oregon, and Washington are increasingly compared to the bushfires in Australia. Another comparison is the lack of water distribution provided for in many parts of the Pacific Northwest outside of major cities. Although many lessons can be learned from the Australian bushfires as applies to what we face in America, we’re going to concentrate on increasing adequate water supplies in areas where it’s not provided for.
https://www.nfpa.org/News-and-Research/Publications-and-media/NFPA-Journal/2020/November-December-2020/Features/Wildfire
1. Exclusive Pioneer Water Tanks design: resistance to fire with over 30-years of research and development Pioneer Water Tanks ZINCALUME® steel construction is proven to have the greatest chance of retaining its structural integrity and preventing water loss under bushfire conditions. The time after fire devastation is when water is desperately needed for animal watering, etc.
2. Applying current standards NFPA 1142 Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting, and NFPA 22 Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection to increase water supplies.
3. How Pioneer Water Tanks currently serve fire protection applications for ranches, farms, homes, commercial, and industrial environments
NFPA 1142 Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting
Pioneer Water Tanks are utilized as water supplies for firefighting, in accordance with NFPA 1142. Pioneer Water Tanks are the reliable water supply that stands ready to provide water consistently in case of emergencies and for daily domestic use. The wide array of fire connections are configurable based on the project requirements including antivortex nozzles and hydrant hookups.
DUAL USE WATER TANKS
Pioneer Water Tanks are cost-effective for dual purposes and are approved for fire protection and drinking water storage. Dual service water storage tanks can be used for fire protection, irrigation, as a potable drinking water source and more applications. Ensure adequate water supply is ready in case of an emergency with the appropriate fire connections for residential and commercial needs. This is typically achieved with two separate plumbing systems being implemented with the water tank. The plumbing pipe for the separate use does not extend below the water elevation that is reserved for fire protection.
We can deliver and install water storage tanks from 5,000 to 1,000,000-Gallons. Pioneer Water Tanks are backed by our industry-leading 20-Year warranty so you can rest easy knowing you have a water storage solution that will last.
Fire Protection Water Tanks
Pioneer Water Tanks are approved for fire protection and drinking water storage. Combining several uses into one dual-use water tank saves money as compared to buying two separate water storage systems. Our standpipe or external fitting options diverts the additional water supply to ensure that it doesn’t affect the required mandated usable water capacity for fire protection. We offer commercial accessory options to comply with local requirements.
Cost-effective dual purpose tank for multiple water needs
Complies with NFPA requirements for fire protection water tanks
NSF-61 Certified AQUALINER® Fresh tank liner keeps water fresh and clean (learn more)
PIONEER FIRE PROTECTION WATER STORAGE
Pioneer Water Tanks are engineered to NFPA standards for water storage for fire protection. The tank body and roof are made of Zincalume® Steel, which is proven to withstand fire immersion. The tank’s firefighting adapters and nozzles are compatible with fire hoses across North America. Pioneer Water Tanks can be configured for cyclonic and seismic conditions, as well as heavy industrial zones. Additional accessories are available for different compliance needs. Outfit your tank with anti-vortex fittings and firefighting adapters for quick access during a fire emergency.
Complete Project Management, We Help with Permitting
Pioneer Water Tanks are delivered to and built directly at the project site without the use of cranes, which reduces the overall project cost and allows for the most flexibility in adapting to the site’s installation requirements.
WATER STORAGE FOR FIRE PROTECTION
Pioneer Water Tanks are engineered to NFPA standards for water storage for fire protection. The tank body and roof are made of Zincalume® Steel, which is proven to withstand fire immersion. The tank’s firefighting adapters and nozzles are compatible with fire hoses across North America.
Pioneer Water Tanks can be configured for cyclonic and seismic conditions, as well as heavy industrial zones. Additional accessories are available for different compliance needs. Outfit your tank with anti-vortex fittings and firefighting adapters for quick access during a fire emergency.
DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE IN PIONEER WATER TANKS
HEAVY-DUTY TRUSSES
Our exclusively engineered trusses are hot-dipped galvanized steel equipped with a swivel foot. As a result, it provides optimal movement in your tank in extreme conditions. As your tank adapts to external conditions, you can rest easy your tank won’t fail when you need it most.
HIGH TENSILE BOLTS
Specifically engineered for strength and durability, our bolts are galvanized high tensile 8.8 grade. Not only are they hardened and super strong, but they are also the most resistant bolt on the market to shear under pressure.
PIONEER V-LOCK®
Our exclusive PIONEER V-LOCK® is specifically engineered to maximize the strength of corrugated steel without damaging or stretching your liner when molded to the tank wall. Independent testing proves that the PIONEER V-LOCK® provides the ultimate shock absorption to prevent movement or sinking.
FIRE HOSE FITTINGS
Be ready for fire emergencies with our fast, convenient firefighting valve options. Outfit your tank with anti-vortex fittings and firefighting adapters for quick access during a fire emergency.
ZINCALUME® STEEL IS TESTED AND PROVEN TO LAST LONGER
Only the highest quality Zincalume® and Colorbond® steel are used in Pioneer Water Tanks, providing unmatched durability that no other tank manufacturer can offer- that’s why Pioneer Tanks last longer than any other brand. Pioneer Water Tanks come standard in Zincalume® Steel with your option of upgrading to a wide selection of Colorbond® steel color options.
Next-generation ZINCALUME® steel AM125 introduces magnesium into the aluminum-zinc alloy coating, which improves galvanic protection by activating the aluminum. The result is more effective corrosion resistance. BlueScope Steel research and testing have found that the addition of 2% magnesium is the optimum level of corrosion performance and coating integrity. Along with a capital investment of over $100 million to facilitate the required manufacturing capability, BlueScope Steel can now produce next-generation ZINCALUME® steel AM125 with even greater durability and a more efficient protective coating mass.
To ensure the durability and reputation of next-generation ZINCALUME® steel, BlueScope Steel conducted a comprehensive testing program that included a series of accelerated laboratory corrosion tests as well as a strong emphasis on real-world outdoor exposure tests. A thorough and rigorous testing program ensured that the new product provided optimum performance.
Pioneer Water Tanks, AQUALINER® Fresh antimicrobial tank liner is a world’s first to keep your water fresher, for longer.
For families across the world relying on the quality of tank water for their daily use and consumption, this means for the first time, being able to enjoy the additional peace of mind that comes with fresher, purer and cleaner water, thanks to the use of antimicrobial technology on the inside lining of Pioneer water tanks.
The AQUALINER® Fresh is manufactured utilizing a patented three-layer process that adheres to a PP Multifilament Base with a Polyethylene Film on the surface.
The PP base, PP/PE Coating, and PE Film are all bound together through a process called Extrusion Coating.
The PP Multifilament Base provides strength, flexibility, and dimensional stability.
The PE Film provides toughness, water-resistance, and heat seal characteristics.
Sanitized Technology is inherent in the Black Polyethylene Film that touches the water.
“The AQUALINER® Fresh tank liner is the culmination of Pioneer’s 30 years’ local and international experience in water storage and a result of our continuous drive to improve the way we store water for the benefit of our customers. Water quality is an important global issue and we know it’s one of the most important factors people consider when buying a water tank” said Daniel Wyatt, General Manager, Pioneer Water Tanks.
Ensuring the quality of your water is incredibly important!
CONCRETE RING BEAM SITE PREPARATION
Concrete ring beams are used for commercial and some rural and light industrial water tanks to support the wall and also to hold the tank down during storms and cyclones. Ring beams may also be specified for tanks that are to be constructed on aggressive, acidic soils or where there is a risk of water or wind erosion of the foundation materials.
Each model of Pioneer Water Tank has an exact concrete ring beam dimensions and details that are outlined in our engineering packages. At the time of your order, a specific ring beam drawing will be issued for the project requirements. It’s recommended that there is strict adherence to these specifications for the best performance of the tank.
Pioneer Water Tanks Foundations
The foundation for Pioneer Water Tanks depends on the location and application of the water storage project. Pioneer Water Tanks may have the option to sit on a clean sand pad base or may be required to be anchored to a concrete ring beam depending on the local authority.
This short video shows a concrete ring beam being installed for a 51,785-Gallon Pioneer Water Tank in Nothern California.
The ring beam drawings specify the size, number and spacing of the reinforcing bars and ligatures to be used as well as the MPA rating for the concrete. Ring beams should be as level as possible and have no more than +/- 1/16” over any 5’0” (+/- 2mm over any 2m) of the circumference at the tank wall position and +/- 1/8” (+/- 4mm) over the entire ring beam. A survey chart will need to be completed and returned to your local installer for approval before the construction is started.
The local Pioneer Water Tanks installer needs to ensure that foundation conditions are adequate. All water storage systems are subject to the local authority requirements so Pioneer Water Tanks also recommends local installers adhere to that authority for the tank location.
Pioneer Water Tanks America offers our standard water storage tank models with the option to upgrade or addon accessories
| Tank Code | US Gallons | Diameter |
|---|---|---|
 | 4,990 | 11′ 0″ |
 | 9,907 | 15′ 5″ |
 | 16,392 | 19′ 9″ |
 | 20,243 | 22′ 0″ |
 | 29,093 | 26′ 4″ |
 | 39,626 | 30′ 9″ |
 | 51,785 | 35′ 2″ |
 | 65,567 | 39′ 6″ |
 | 97,148 | 39′ 6″ |
 | Custom | Designed to Project |