BUY HIGH-QUALITY, AFFORDABLE GALVANIZED WATER TANKS IN MAURITANIA

Buying a cost effective Galvanized Water Storage Tank is one of the best ways to store and save water safely in Mauritania.

Mauritania lies largely within the Sahara and Sahel zones, making water a precious resource. In cities like Nouakchott, rural communities, and mining or agricultural sites, reliable water storage is essential for resilience. A properly designed water tank system is one of the most effective ways to buffer variability, droughts, or supply disruptions.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through choosing, sizing, installing, and maintaining water storage tanks for Mauritania.

The Main uses of water storage tanks include:

• Watering your garden
• Washing Clothes
• Flushing the toilet
• Emergency Uses
• Water For Drinking
• Washing of outdoor items

Why water storage tanks are essential in Mauritania (for homes, communities, farms)

Mauritania’s climate is extremely arid: nearly 80 % of the country is desert. Rainfall is sparse and unreliable, especially inland. Many rural areas depend on boreholes, deep wells, or pipeline water, which may run intermittently or require pumping.

Large water storage tanks help in multiple ways:

• Buffering supply gaps — when pumps fail, power outages occur, or the groundwater draw is constrained.
• Seasonal balancing — capturing during the rainy season or periods of higher flow to supply during dry months.
• Supply for remote locations — mines, rural villages, agricultural plots far from mains supply.
• Emergency resilience — for firefighting, public health, drought contingencies.

What types of water tanks are suitable for Mauritania? (Which tank type is best?)

Galvanized / bolted steel tanks

These are standard in many water projects in Africa. Proper coatings and regular inspection are required to avoid rust and leaks in dusty, humid conditions.

Glass-Fused-to-Steel (GFS) tanks

The enamel/glass-bond provides a highly inert, corrosion- and abrasion-resistant surface for both interior and exterior. These tanks demand minimal painting or maintenance.  

Because of their modular nature, they can be shipped in panels and assembled on site — making them suitable for remote deployment.

Plastic and modular composite tanks

Useful for small systems, or as secondary storage (e.g. household backup, rooftop tanks). Must consider UV stabilisers, thickness, support structure, and protection against thermal deformation.

Underground / buried tanks

When shielding from heat or limiting site footprint, buried tanks are attractive. But they require careful waterproofing, structural support to resist soil loads, and access for maintenance.

African Tank water storage systems are an easy, cost effective way to save water at a fraction of the price.   This is an affordable, warranty protected solution for either long or short term water storage.

We have multiple sizes, designs, capacities and types of steel/galvanized tanks for sale.

Capacity in Litre (Large/ conversion to gallon upon request) :

• 30 000
• 50 000
• 75 000
• 100 000
• 250 000
• 500 000

Please feel free to contact us for further information on Water tank dimensions, capacity, available price lists and available special offers.

Designs: (Galvanized/Steel)

• Rectangular
• Circular (round)
• Square
• Elevated
• Custom/Customized

(Other available tags to search by:  steel tanks, galvanized tanks, potable tanks, panel tanks, pressed panel tanks, bolted water tanks, sectional water tanks)

Custom Water Storage solutions are perfect for the following water storage:

• Commercial
• Residential
• Rural Water
• Industrial Water

Water tanks can be customized to suit your specific needs.

Why make use of our Water Storage systems?

• African Tank Systems are affordable galvanized tank suppliers.
• Our Water storage tanks are warranty protected.
• Our potable water tanks offer a hygienic water storage solution.
• Our bolted tanks carefully monitor water waste.
• Saving water with the use of panel water tanks is beneficial to any business and community.
• Saving water with steel water tanks is highly beneficial to the Environment.

How to choose the right supplier / what to ask (questions to ask before buying)

Before placing an order, vet your supplier. Here’s a checklist:

• Do they provide standards / certifications (ISO, NSF, AWWA, EN)
• Can they supply past project references (especially in similar climates)
• What is included: panels, gaskets, bolts, sealing materials, installation support
• Warranty terms (structural, leak, coating)
• Local or regional support & spare parts availability
• Quality control: factory inspection, QA, test certificates
• Transport, assembly supervision, local training

Ask for a site-specific proposal rather than a “catalogue price.”

We supply Dry Bulk Storage Solutions and Liquid Storage Solutions tanks to meet your storage needs.

FAQ’s

How many litres water tank do I need in Mauritania?

Use daily consumption × buffer days. For example, 100 people × 120 L/day × 5 days = 60,000 L storage.

What is the best material for a water tank in a hot desert climate?

Glass-fused steel / enamel-lined bolted tanks tend to outperform others due to superior corrosion resistance, minimal maintenance, and UV stability.

How long do galvanized / steel / plastic tanks last?

Glass-fused steel: 30–50+ years; coated steel: 15–25 years; HDPE/plastic: 10–20 years depending on UV exposure.

Can I install a water tank underground in Mauritania?

Yes, but you must design for hydrostatic pressure, waterproofing, soil loads, access manholes, and maintenance.

Do I need a pump and valves for my tank?

Yes. Pumps, valves, float switches, and check valves are essential for controlled inflow/outflow, level control, and safety.