Being able to take diesel to machinery rather than machinery to diesel is a game-changer. And that’s why Atlantis Tanks stocks the very best range of plastic and steel portable diesel tanks. In a variety of sizes, we manufacture all our portable tanks to meet the challenges of your business – however tricky the location of your machinery may be to get to.

Go Where a Tanker Can’t Go!

Portable diesel tanks can be transported to places tankers will never get to. Unfinished rough building sites, farmland and narrow access points are no problem when you have a portable fuelling solution.

Plastic Portable Diesel Tanks

Our plastic 100-litre DieselTrollis can be manually wheeled into the most challenging locations. With complete ADR exemption as described in section 1.1.3.1c of the ADR standard, the DieselTrolli is also suitable for the transportation of diesel on UK highways.

If you’re looking for a bigger capacity, our plastic Pollicube diesel tanks are available in both a 230 litre and 440-litre capacity. Pollicubes are designed to be lightweight so they can be easily lifted onto the back of your vehicle and taken to where fuel is needed. Pollicubes are also ADR exempt as described in section 1.1.3.1c of the ADR standard, so they’re suitable for the transportation of diesel on UK highways.

To view our range of plastic portable diesel tanks, click here.

Steel Portable Diesel Tanks

If you need to transport a larger capacity of diesel, a steel portable diesel tank is the best solution. Suitable for the transportation of fuel and certain other oils (check before usage), our steel PortaTanks are available with up to a 2900 litre capacity.
PortaTanks are designed to be robust and easily handled. They come with 4-way forklift pockets, strapping hooks and welded lifting eyes for safe lifting when full. PortaTanks have ADR & UN Approval, fulfilling the requirements of the European Agreement concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by road.

Take a look at our range of steel portable diesel tanks here.

Atlantis PortaFuel and StoraFuel tanks – a name you can always trust and a second-to-none delivery service.

Atlantis Tanks have one of the biggest ranges of tanks in the industry. Our PortaFuel StoraFuel tanks standard range includes tanks that hold up to 20,000 litres of fuel. But, in response to our customers’ needs and feedback, we can also manufacture much bigger tanks to hold fuel and other chemicals. In fact, we can make bespoke tanks that hold up to 100,000 litres.

Fully compliant with industry regulations

Our large fuel tanks comply fully with Environment Agency regulations and are built in our workshop to BS799 standards. We also supply the pumping systems, safety systems and accessories for these tanks, making the whole process simple from end to end. Tank systems are manufactured to our customer’s individual operational needs and manufactured to the highest industry standards.

Customers using our Large Fuel Storage Tanks

Customers who need this size of tank come from a variety of industries. Our existing customer base includes construction companies, transport companies, plant hire companies, power generation companies as well as large agricultural farms.

Reap the Benefits

The benefit of using a super large tank is the storage capacity allows for the buying of fuel in bulk, bringing down costs and making the need for refilling less frequent.

Tanks with a large capacity are often teamed with a fuel management system, making refuelling easy as well as minimising the need for refills. Take a look at this blog to find out more about Atlantis Tanks’ fuel management systems.

Site Surveys and Technical Advice

As well as the bespoke design, we can carry out full site surveys and provide advice on the best solution for your exact needs, including safety requirements and compliance issues. A survey also enables us to understand your fuel requirements, storage needs and the issues involving the installation and siting of your tank.

As with all Atlantis Tanks’ products, technical advice is always available. Our team has years of experience with tanks of all sizes and we’re just a phone call away.

To talk to an Atlantis Team member about bespoke large tanks with a storage capacity of up to 100,000 litres, give us a call today: 0330 999 1100

We all know that both rainfall and waste water volumes are increasing. It’s obvious that our existing sewage systems are at breaking point right now and will completely fail in the near future if we don’t take steps to change how they are used right now.

Surface Water a Quick History

Up until the 1980s, foul sewage (water from toilets, baths, sinks, washing machines etc) was mixed with any surface water and transferred via a single pipe (combined sewer).

Due to environmental and flood risk management considerations, this method was changed. Foul sewage is now separated and treated via pumping stations and waste water treatment works. Surface water is drained using new surface water sewers and Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDs). After treatment, it is returned to natural waterways.

However, there are many properties that still use the pre-1980s combined sewer system.

Scottish Water are addressing this problem directly and have released new directives concerning how surface water is dealt with in the form of a policy document. There are considerable implications for all new developments, as well as renovations and projects such as home extensions.

Surface Water Policy

Scottish Water will no longer accept any new surface water connections to their combined sewers networks.

Transporting surface water using a combined sewer network means unnecessary pumping and treatment costs, which have to be passed on to the customer and do not represent value for money or provide any environmental benefit.

Problems with water quality can also arise when surface water is dealt with by combined sewers. There is more risk of sewer flooding and the associated damage to the natural water environment.

It is far more beneficial to treat surface water above ground. This contributes to good flood management and increases biodiversity in natural waterways. SUDs are made up of a sequence of surface water management processes that are designed to naturally drain and treat surface water before returning it safely to the environment.

Working with Developers

Scottish Water are now working closely with developers and regulatory bodies to promote and ensure the safe removal of surface water from our current combined sewers. This practice is supported by the Flood Risk Management Act, which places a duty on all stakeholders to manage surface water sustainably.

The principles of good surface water management can be summarised as follows:

• manage rainfall where it falls as close to the ground as possible
• consider rainfall as a valuable natural resource
• remove pollutants at the earliest opportunity, rather than relying on end of pipe treatment
• manage rainfall to protect against increased flood risk and environmental damage caused by the development
• take account of likely impact from climate change (increased rainfall) and urban creep (extension/expansion of buildings and driveways)
• consider multiple SUDS in series across a site (rather than using a single “end of pipe” feature, such as a pond, to serve the whole development)
• maximise amenity and biodiversity opportunities
• apply good placemaking principles through multifunctional use of public spaces and the public realm
• provide a drainage system that is safe, reliable and effective over the design life of the development; Standard advice note and process guidance 3 Surface Water Policy
• avoid pumping of surface water; and be cost-effective, taking into account both construction and long term maintenance costs and the additional environmental and social benefits afforded by the system.

The PuraTank Rainwater Harvesting Solution

In the principles of good surface water management, as stated above, we are reminded that rainfall is a valuable natural resource. In addition, the principles require us to manage rainfall to protect against increased flood risk and environmental damage.

Rainwater harvesting is a cost-effective and efficient way to both make use of rainfall as a resource and reduce the impact of surface water on the environment. The installation of a complete rainwater harvesting system allows householders to collect, treat, store and use rainwater for both potable and non-potable applications.

Above ground rainwater storage tanks are easy to install and maintain, help ensure compliance with the new regulations and also add value to new developments.

To find out more about your responsibilities as a developer or home builder, download the full policy document here: Download Policy Document