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Keep snow and ice off the top
plastic-storage-tanks/how-to-keep-the-water-in-a-plastic-storage-tank-from-freezing.html
Tank Insulation
https://polyguard.com/mechanical/blog/outdoor-water-tank-insulation
Snow removal tool
https://www.polarmade.com/products/snowpeeler-roof-snow-removal-tool
Rainwater safety from Australia Real Tank Country!
from below ; "If a roof catchment and tank are well maintained and the water looks, smells and tastes clear, the risk of getting sick is low. If in doubt, consider filtering, boiling — or both.
Under lab conditions filtration systems are able to remove E. coli, Dr Ross said, but filters in homes often became a breeding ground for the bacteria."
https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2017-11-30/rainwater-tank-safety
Texas tanks with steep roofs
https://www.aqualinewatertanks.com/tanks/

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In my water catchment studies Australia comes up a lot.  Also, deserts.  
Burying the tanks offers some protection.

I realize it's plastic but, this is creative.

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This. Exactly this. This is what my therapist has been talking about. And now with a tiny ad:
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