Modular Fiberglass Panel Above-Ground Cistern¶

Atmospheric & Fog Harvesting • Est. CapEx: $11,500 USD • Lifespan: 7–15 Years

Technical Overview¶

Engineered above-ground water storage system assembled from lightweight, corrosion-resistant fiberglass panels inside building envelopes. Designed for commercial, institutional, and high-rise applications including fire protection, domestic supply, HVAC, and rainwater harvesting where buried tanks are impractical.

Key Specifications & Engineering Parameters¶

Parameter	Specification
Category	Atmospheric & Fog Harvesting
Capital Cost (CapEx)	$11,500 USD
Power / Energy	100% Gravity / Zero Power
Target Scale	School / Clinic / Cluster (50–200 people)
Standard Lifespan	7–15 Years
Technology Maturity	Commercially Available
Primary Mechanism	Flat-packed fiberglass composite panels are bolted and gasketed together on a structural slab to form a non-pressurized atmospheric tank. The material resists internal hydrostatic loads and chemical corrosion without requiring soil-load engineering, enabling installation in basements, mechanical rooms, and retrofits.

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