A cistern stores the rainwater or the delivered water for the home. The tank and the treatment keep the stored water safe.
The cistern
The cistern holds the rainwater or the delivered supply. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Charleston, the tank is the storage.
The source
The roof water or the trucked water fills the cistern. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Charleston, the source is the supply.
The treatment
The filtration and the disinfection treat the stored water. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Charleston, the treatment is the safety.
The pump
A pump delivers the cistern water to the house. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Charleston, the pump is the delivery.
The clean
The cistern gets the periodic cleaning and the inspection. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Charleston, the clean is the care.
The freeze
The above-ground cisterns need the freeze protection. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Charleston, the insulation is the care.
The call
Manage the cistern right. Call 888-217-3585 and Charleston, SC Plumbing Helpers will match you with a Charleston pro for the setup.
Plumbing in Charleston: what to know
In Charleston, hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Charleston County — from Mount Pleasant, James Island and Hanahan to ZIP codes like 29405, 29409, 29403 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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