- Cooling Systems & Emergency Water Reserves
Water Storage Tanks for Data Centres in the UK
Engineered for uptime, compliance, and thermal resilience
Why Water Storage Is Critical for Data Centres?
Data centres rely on water systems to support cooling, fire protection and operational continuity, and resilience planning increasingly requires robust storage that can be specified, installed and maintained with confidence.
Prevent Cooling System Failure
Keep Cooling Systems Running Without Interruption
Modern data centres rely heavily on water to support evaporative, adiabatic, hybrid, and liquid cooling systems. Because these technologies are sensitive to supply fluctuations, even brief interruptions can cause condenser temperatures to spike, leading to chiller trips and potentially cascading thermal failures. Securing dependable water storage is therefore essential to maintaining continuous cooling performance and protecting uptime.
Meet Mandatory UK Regulations
Stay Fully Compliant With UK Water Regulations
Meeting UK regulatory requirements is another critical reason for robust onsite water storage. Data centres must comply with the Water Industry Act 1991, the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999, Building Regulations Part G, BS 8558:2015, HSE L8 for Legionella control, and BS EN 12845 for fire suppression. Tricel tanks are engineered to align with WRAS, NSF, BS EN 13280, and LPCB fire‑tank standards, helping installations stay fully compliant.
Strengthen Climate Resilience
Build Resilience Against Heatwaves & Supply Disruptions
Climate resilience is becoming increasingly important as the UK faces more frequent heatwaves, drought restrictions, and interruptions to mains supply. Onsite water storage provides vital autonomy during periods of high thermal demand and constrained resources, enabling data centres to maintain reliable cooling performance despite environmental or supply‑related pressures.
Built for UK Standards, Performance & Scale
From Regulation 4 approved GRP construction and BS EN 13280 manufacturing, to LPCB‑acertified fire sprinkler storage, Tricel delivers compliant, scalable solutions. Choose from one‑piece and sectional configurations, integrate pumps or CTPS where needed, and rely on UK‑wide support from consultation through installation.
Regulation 4 (1)(a) Approved Confidence
All Tricel GRP tank ranges are Regulation 4 approved, supporting the requirement under the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 that fittings are of appropriate quality and suitable for use.
Manufactured to BS EN 13280 Standards
Tricel GRP tanks are manufactured to BS EN 13280, helping engineers align specifications with established requirements for cold water storage tank design, construction and performance.
LPCB-Approved Fire Sprinkler Storage
For insurer-led and compliance-driven fire strategies, Tricel supplies LPCB Approved sprinkler tanks, with a wide range of capacity options and sizing considerations aligned to system design and refill constraints.
Scale From Edge to Hyperscale
Standardise your approach across sites with one‑piece tanks from 45L–16,000L and sectional tanks from 1,000L to over 4,000,000L, supporting everything from edge builds to large campuses.
Integrated Systems: Tanks & Pumps Options
Beyond tanks, Tricel offers pumping solutions and combined tank and pump station (CTPS) options – useful when you need a compact, integrated approach to storage and distribution.
UK-Wide Support From Quote to Install
Our team supports data centre projects end‑to‑end, overing site-specific consultation, delivery, and professional installation, helping teams streamline procurement and reduce coordination overhead.
GRP Water Tank Product Range for Data Centres
Regulation 4 (1)(a) Compliant | Manufactured to BS EN 13280 Standards | LPCB-Approved Fire Suppression Options
Sectional Water Storage Tanks
Modular GRP storage that scales with your data centre
Modular sectional GRP tanks are ideal for data centres even where access is restricted. Manufactured to UK standards and specified with options like insulation and access features to suit critical cooling and resilience duties.
One Piece Water Storage Tanks
Ready-to-place GRP tanks for small to medium demands
One Piece GRP Tanks are available in a wide range of capacities offering a factory-formed solution for small-to-medium water storage where speed and simplicity matter. Ideal for edge facilities, ancillary buildings, and plant spaces.
Fire Suppression Water Storage Tanks
Dedicated fire reserves you can integrate with confidence
Fire suppression water storage tanks are configured to provide a dependable emergency water reserve that integrates with sprinkler or mist systems -supporting data centre protection strategies and resilience planning.
Custom-Built Solutions for Critical Infrastructure
Tricel understands the infrastructure demands of modern data centres. Our team works with data centre operators, facility managers, and M&E consultants to develop bespoke water storage tanks that integrate seamlessly into your infrastructure. Options include:
- Insulated tanks for temperature-sensitive environments
- Internal or external installations
- Pre-insulated and encapsulated options
- Integrated ladders, level indicators, and access hatches
Secure your data centre’s water resilience with a trusted UK manufacturer. Contact Tricel today for a free consultation or to receive a custom quote for data center water storage tanks.
FEATURED WATER INDUSTRY WHITEPAPER
Water Storage as a Pillar of Resilience in CNI Data Centres | 2026 UK edition
Discover the definitive 2026 guide to water storage systems for data centres operating as part of the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure (CNI). This technical whitepaper covers regulatory compliance, system sizing, risk mitigation, and the latest best practice recommendations for cooling and fire suppression water storage.
