Reservoars

Reservoars are a class of modular water-storage systems designed to supplement traditional reservoirs by enabling rapid deployment and scalable capacity. They are used in municipal, agricultural, industrial, and emergency contexts to store potable or non-potable water as demand changes or supply is interrupted. The concept emphasizes portability, reduced civil works, and flexibility to operate in diverse environments.

Most Reservoars consist of prefabricated tanks or bladder liners housed in a frame, with corrosion-resistant materials such as HDPE, steel, or reinforced concrete. Units feature inlet and outlet connections, optional filtration or treatment modules, and sensors for water level and quality. They can be installed above ground or partially buried and are designed to be connected to pumps, power supplies, and monitoring systems.

Deployment typically occurs in response to drought, flood mitigation, temporary population needs, construction-site water supply, or disaster relief. Because they can be redeployed or reconfigured, Reservoars support seasonal or emergency cycles without the long lead times of traditional reservoir projects.

Advantages include rapid installation, modular scalability, reduced site excavation, and potential cost savings in the short term. Limitations include limited total storage per module, ongoing maintenance requirements, and the need for appropriate water-treatment and quality controls. Regulatory permitting and grid connections may also affect deployment. The term Reservoars appears in some design guides as a generic descriptor and may overlap with other technologies such as portable water tanks and bladder tanks.