A water storage bladder can come in handy for a number of purposes from temporary water storage tanks for use during emergency disaster relief or building construction to providing everyday access to fresh water in any location. A personal water bladder typically carries one or two liters of water, while a bladder tank may hold anywhere from a few gallons to several thousand.

Bladder water tanks also come in several different design varieties, and pricing may vary depending on the style you choose. Bladder water pressure tanks are hard tanks with a diaphragm that assists in dispensing water, while other water bladder storage options are made of fully collapsible material and designed for easy transport. Both hard and collapsible bladder tanks are available on a broad price spectrum from a few hundred dollars to $1000 or $2000 for the largest sizes.

When estimating bladder water tanks pricing and costs, consider all the following options:

1. Use a pressurized water bladder tank as a temporary water well on a budget;

2. Find low cost options for an emergency water source with collapsible bladder water tanks;

3. Find a personal water bladder to carry water anywhere you go on a budget.

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Purchase a water bladder tank for temporary access to water anywhere

A water bladder tank is a useful device to have when your business requires access to water but does not have functioning water lines, for instance if your water lines are being replaced or construction requires water to be shut off. The main factor influencing the price of water tanks is the capacity of the bladder, and the smallest tanks, which hold only two gallons, may cost as little as $100, while the largest at 116 gallons may be priced at $1,000 or more.

I recommend: Yourwaterneeds.com offers pressurized tanks of various sizes from $170 to $500. Bladder water tanks pricing and costs vary widely depending on size at WaterTanks.com, which sells diaphragm tanks from $100 to $1,000.

Get a low-cost collapsible water storage bladder for temporary or emergency use

Water bladder emergency tanks are used for disaster relief, or in civil service and public safety industries such as fire fighting. Collapsible water bladders come in much larger storage capacities than hard, pressurized tanks, with sizes up to 5,000 gallons. Collapsible tanks also fall along a broad price range depending on the size of the tank, with the largest priced at $2,000 and the smallest around $200.

I recommend: Get a water bladder tank in any size from 25 to 5,000 gallons from All Safe Industries, with prices ranging $200 to $2,000. Northern Tool + Equipment also offers a 1000-gallon collapsible tank for about $900.

Purchase a personal water storage bladder for transporting small quantities of water

The least expensive variety of water storage bladder is the personal bladder, which can be carried in any type of bag and fits into more confined spaces that a traditional water bottle. Personal water bladders are most often used by hikers and athletes, but can also provide a useful source of portable water for traveling businesspeople and for staying hydrated in the office or at trade shows.

I recommend: Personal water bladder options are generally priced between $20 and $50, and may hold anywhere from one to three liters of water. Heartrate Monitors USA and backcountry.com are two options for purchasing a personal water bladder.

The need for permanent or portable bladder water tanks spans many different industries. Bladder tanks are commonly used to store or transport water from one location to another, however they are also used as reserve water storage in emergency situations. Water bladders are a good investment for any company that relies on water to produce a product or service.

Water bladders come in various forms to fit to different customers' needs. Large volume bladders are designed to be used by companies that need to store 200 to 50,000 gallons of water. Pressurized water bladders are made specifically for businesses that need high pressure water for mobile uses. Non-pressurized water bladders are the most common type of bladder water tank and are used for everything that does not require pressure or volume more than 200 gallons.

1. Locate bladder tanks that hold large amounts of water.

2. Find water bladder pressure tanks for high-powered water releases.

3. Buy a non-pressurized water bladder storage system.

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Buy large volume bladder water tanks

Large volume bladder tank water storage systems store up to 50,000 gallons of water. These water bladders are designed for use in wide open areas. Use this type of water bladder tank for chemicals, emergency water supply, oil spills, portable spill response and other applications.

I recommend: Buy water tanks from Hanson Tank that hold between 180 to 2,150 gallons. BH Tank supplies a full line of corrugated water tanks with capacities up to 15,000 gallons. By a water storage bladder that holds up to 50,000 gallons at Interstate Products, Inc.

Purchase bladder water pressure tanks

Pressurized tanks are most commonly used in high pressure washes and cleaning. These bladder tanks hold the water under pressure so they can release the water at high speeds. Pressure tanks are also used for putting out small fires.

I recommend: Locate pressurized water bladders in sizes up to 65 gallons at Water Tanks.com. Yourwaterneeds.com provides pressure water bladders that hold between 42 to 220 gallons of water. Find pressurized and non-pressurized tanks and bladders at the National Tank Outlet.

Locate non-pressurized water bladders

These water bladders are designed to contain water for emergency situations, when water many be scarce. Non-pressurized water bladders are commonly utilized buy small businesses and fire departments. Some companies that require water use bladders as back-ups, in case of emergency.

I recommend: Visit Berg Flexible Containment for a variety of water bladder tanks in different styles and sizes. Contact Waterunner, Inc. to get quotes for multi-use bladders, heavy duty bladders and commercial bladders. Husky Portable Containment specializes in water bladder tanks for emergency situations.

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Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Check the quality of the water bladder tank's material before purchase. Most companies will send you a sample or refer you to their references if you ask for them.