Plastic vs. Fiberglass vs. Steel Water Tanks: Which Is Best?

Water tanks in Syria typically use three materials: rotomoulded plastic, fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP), and welded steel.

Each material affects hygiene, lifespan, cost, and maintenance. Ozone focuses on plastic tanks because they provide the best balance for most use cases.

Plastic tanks: lightweight, food-grade, UV-stable, affordable, and easy to install on rooftops or farms.

Fiberglass tanks: rigid but prone to cracking under impact; require specialized repair and often need inner coatings.

Steel tanks: strong but heavy, require rust-proofing, and can leach metallic taste without regular maintenance.

Homes and apartments benefit from plastic tanks for potable water because they are insulated, sealed, and simple to clean.

Food production and pharma lines prefer plastic or stainless tanks for hygienic reasons, avoiding fiberglass fibers or rust from steel.

Plastic tanks require the lowest upfront and ongoing costs. Simple cleaning keeps them performing for a decade or more.

Fiberglass and steel need periodic recoating, internal lining, or welding, which increases lifetime cost and downtime.

Ozone manufactures multi-layer plastic tanks that combine impact resistance, UV protection, and hygienic interiors for every sector.

Talk to our team about integrating pumps, filters, and remote monitoring to build a complete water solution.