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Stormwater Reuse Application

There are many benefits to harvesting and reusing rainwater. Sustainable water management, reduced dependence on municipality water, less storm water runoff, and cost savings are some of the reasons that facilities work to incorporate rainwater harvesting systems in their operations.…

New Rectangular Oil/Water Separator Animation

Highland Tank Rectangular Oil/Water Separators are of the highest quality and constructed to American Petroleum Institute (API) and Underwriters' Laboratories (UL) Specifications. Click here to read more. Click here to view the animation!

Oil/Water Separators For Electrical Power Facilities

An electrical substation is an integral part of an electrical generation, transmission, and distribution system. Environmental rules and regulations for electric power substations can be strict, requiring oil containment areas discharging into a sanitary sewer. In many cases national or…

Part 1: Creative Solutions to Secondary Containment at Electrical Substations

An electrical substation is an integral part of an electrical generation, transmission, and distribution system. Environmental rules and regulations for electric power substations can be strict, requiring oil containment areas discharging into a sanitary sewer. In many cases national or…

Part 2: Creative Solutions to Secondary Containment at Electrical Substations

Many electrical utilities are subject to the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulation. Secondary containment or diversionary structures must be in place to control oil contaminated drainage or leaks around electrical equipment and…

Clawson Tank Purchased

Highland Tank is starting 2019 with some BIG news. We are pleased to share with you that Highland Tank has purchased certain assets of Clawson Tank Company and Steel Tank and Fabrication Inc. effective 1-2-19. We are excited to continue…

Automatic Grease Interceptors for Sports Stadiums & Arenas

Highland Tank’s Automatic Grease Interceptors have been utilized in many sports stadiums and arenas.

Check Out Our New Website

Highland Tank is excited to roll out our updated website: www.highlandtank.com. The new site is easy to navigate and hosts many helpful tools. These tools include standard drawings and specifications, product animations, sizing calculators, gauge charts, design questionnaires, and more.…

Grease Interceptors Help Prevent Sanitary System Overflows

The EPA's Report to Congress on sanitary sewer overflows identifies that grease is the most common cause of blockages. The National Pretreatment Program provides authority to state and local publicly owned treatment works to reduce or eliminate sanitary sewer overflows. One method of enforcement is effluent quality.

Stormwater is Going Green

With the "GREEN" movement, the use of retention/detention, first flush technology and rainwater harvesting has become more widespread to reduce the environmental impact of development and population growth, especially in municipalities with finite water resources. LEED architects, engineers and builders have long recognized Highland Tank's protected steel water tanks for their strength, durability and functionality. With the addition of our new HighDRO®-Pure systems, we are continuing our commitment to protect the environment and conserve our precious natural resources to benefit our world today and tomorrow.