Commercial Solutions
Water Storage and Distribution Systems
Commercial Solutions
Water Storage and Distribution Systems
Most buildings in the region need their own water storage to ride out interruptions in the mains supply. A water storage and distribution system holds enough water for the building’s needs, keeps it clean, and delivers it at a steady pressure to every tap, shower, toilet and piece of equipment. It covers tanks, inlet and overflow arrangements, treatment where needed, booster pumps or gravity feed, external reticulation between buildings, and the internal pipe network.
Trident Plumbers Limited installs water storage tanks of various sizes and designs and sets up distribution systems for commercial, institutional and residential projects, including steel water tanks and external water reticulation. Storage for fire fighting is coordinated with our fire fighting services, and homeowners can see our residential solutions.
At a glance
- Installation of water storage tanks of various sizes to cater to the water needs of the facility.
- Design and setup of water distribution systems to ensure even and reliable water supply.
- Maintenance and repair services for water storage and distribution systems to prevent leaks and inefficiencies.
What we deliver
From design to maintenance, one contractor
Trident can take on the whole package or the part you need, working to your consultant’s design or to our own.
01Design & sizing
Daily demand and storage period, tank sizing and location, separation of domestic and fire storage, booster pump selection, pressure zoning and pipe sizing for even pressure at every outlet.
02Supply
Sectional steel, plastic or other specified tanks, pumps and pressure vessels, valves, meters, treatment equipment and pipework, to the specification and suited to potable water.
03Installation
Tank bases and assembly, inlet, outlet, overflow and drain connections, pump sets, external reticulation and internal risers and branches, installed by our own crews.
04Testing & commissioning
Tank leak tests, pressure testing of mains and distribution, flushing and disinfection before use, pump settings and pressure checks at the highest and furthest outlets.
05Maintenance
Tank inspection and cleaning, pump servicing, valve exercising, leak detection and repair, and checks that water quality and pressure stay as designed.
Systems and components we install
- Sectional steel and other water storage tanks, elevated or at ground level
- Booster pump sets with pressure vessels and controls
- External water reticulation between buildings and blocks
- Internal risers, pressure-reducing valves and branch distribution
- Water treatment and filtration where the source requires it
- Metering, isolation valves and backflow protection
Typical buildings
Standards and good practice
We install to the project specification and the codes it calls up. On water storage and distribution work these commonly include:
- BS EN 806
- Specifications for installations inside buildings conveying water for human consumption
- BS 8558
- Guide to the design, installation, testing and maintenance of water supply services in buildings
- BS EN 1717
- Protection against pollution of potable water and backflow prevention
- EAS 12
- East African standard for potable water
- Utility requirements
- The local water utility’s connection and metering conditions
The governing standards are set by the project specification, the consultant and the water authority; we install, test and disinfect to them.
How we work
A clear process, start to finish
Brief and site visit
We review your drawings, specification or bill of quantities and, where needed, visit the site to understand the building and how it will be used.
Design and proposal
We size the system, select equipment to the specification and give you a clear, itemised quotation.
Approvals and procurement
Shop drawings and material submittals go to the consultant for approval before materials are ordered.
Installation
Our own crews install the works, coordinated with the main contractor and the other trades on site.
Testing and commissioning
Every system is tested and commissioned, with results recorded and witnessed by the client or consultant.
Handover and aftercare
As-built drawings, operation and maintenance information and training for your team, followed by maintenance when you need it.
Why clients choose Trident
Plumbing and mechanical installations have been our business since 1988. Our engineers, supervisors and skilled crews work across Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda on buildings of every size.
About the company- Since 1988Established in Nairobi, incorporated in 1993
- NCA Category 1Registered with the National Construction Authority
- ISO 9001:2015Certified quality management system
- 3 countriesCompanies in Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda
FAQ
Water Storage and Distribution Systems: common questions
It depends on the number of occupants, the type of building, how reliable the mains supply is and how many days of storage you want. We work this out with you and the project’s consultant during design.
Common causes are undersized pipework, a booster pump that no longer matches demand, or no pressure zoning in a tall building. We survey the system and propose corrections.
Yes. We can source tanks to the specification, including sectional steel tanks, and install them with their pipework and pumps.
Yes. We inspect and clean tanks, service pumps and valves, and repair leaks in storage and distribution systems.
Related services
All commercial solutions
Fire Fighting Services
Sprinklers, hydrants, hose reels and fire pump sets, installed and kept ready for the day they are needed.
Automatic Irrigation Systems
Sprinkler and drip irrigation for lawns, gardens and grounds, laid out to water evenly and waste less.
Sanitaryware Installations
Toilets, urinals, basins, sinks and showers fitted with their supply and drainage, ready for heavy use.
Need reliable water storage and supply?
Send us your drawings or tell us about the building, and our team will come back to you with the next steps.