Arlington Heights water tank gets new paint, other upgrades
A six million gallon water tank in Arlington Heights will be getting a fresh coat of paint and other upgrades.
The village is spending just over $1 million to paint the inside and outside of the tank, apply an abrasive blast to the metal of the exterior, and replace most of the outer row roof panels. The tank, located south of a detention basin near Wilke and Kirchoff roads, was last painted in 1992. New coatings can be expected to last up to 25 years, officials said.
The Northwest Water Commission, of which Arlington Heights is a member, is also paying for a modification to the outside pipe shroud and the addition of a tank mixing system to enhance the quality of water.
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