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    Nov 15, 2007, 06:59 AM
    Height of WATER TANK for Plot
    I have a plot of Land 25 acres.
    I want to build a WATER TANK for distribution of water all around the plot.
    Can anyone suggest the HEIGHT at which the tower tank is to be made for distribution with good pressure. I do not want to instal a PRESSURE PUMP.
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    Nov 15, 2007, 11:06 AM
    ~.45 lbs of pressure for every foot of height.

    Howstuffworks "How Water Towers Work"

    100' will give you about 45 lbs which is typical water pressure.

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