Water Storage System

Plumbing · Level 5 · 5 Chapters

Compiled by: Joseph Njoroge

▣ What this unit covers

In this unit, you will be able to confidently plan, design, and install water storage systems by reading and interpreting working drawings, selecting the right materials and tools, and following safety procedures every step of the way. You will develop the skills to accurately sketch systems, prepare materials schedules, and estimate costs, ensuring your work is both precise and efficient. By the end, you’ll be ready to carry out installations and conduct functionality tests with professionalism and care, making a real difference in providing reliable water storage solutions.

■ Where this takes you

Working with water storage systems opens doors to many practical jobs across Kenya’s built-environment. Whether you join a construction crew, start your own service business, or support community water projects, the abilities you develop in this unit are directly valued on the ground.

Construction firms building new housing estates in Kiambu and Nakuru - you read and interpret working drawings, choose the right drawing instruments and scale, and produce accurate sketches that guide the installation of bulk water tanks, earning a wage as a site drafter or plumbing technician.
Municipal water supply departments in county towns such as Eldoret or Kitale - you prepare material schedules, quantify steel, concrete and pipework, and estimate costs using current market rates, helping the department budget projects and receiving a salary as a procurement or planning assistant.
Rural water-access NGOs implementing borehole and tank projects in Turkana or Garissa - you select appropriate tank materials, verify symbols on schematics, and ensure PPE and safety procedures are followed on site, earning fees for each completed installation or a stipend as a field plumber.
Hotel and resort complexes along the coast (Mombasa, Diani) - you conduct functionality tests, commission newly installed water storage tanks, and perform regular servicing and cleaning, receiving hourly pay or a contract for ongoing maintenance.
Industrial factories in industrial parks around Nairobi and Thika - you identify and fix faults in large-capacity storage systems, using specialised tools and safety practices, and are compensated as a maintenance specialist on a fixed-term contract.
School and hospital facilities in county referral centers - you carry out commissioning of water tanks, ensure compliance with health-safety standards, and provide routine inspections, earning a regular salary as a facilities plumber.
Self-employed water-tank installer serving peri-urban neighborhoods in Rongai or Ruiru - you market your services, prepare cost estimates for homeowners, install tanks safely, and offer after-sales servicing, generating income from each job and building a loyal client base.
Agricultural irrigation cooperatives in the Rift Valley - you design and sketch storage solutions for irrigation schemes, calculate material needs, and supervise installation, earning project-based payments or a share of the cooperative’s earnings.

Mastering these skills means you can move confidently from drawing board to working site, earn reliably, and become a trusted professional wherever water needs to be stored safely in Kenya. Keep building your expertise - you’re already on the path to a thriving plumbing career!