Bladder tanks: The new effluent storage solution for farmers

With unpredictable weather patterns, increased fertiliser costs, and stricter council regulations, farmers are turning to alternative effluent storage solutions.

] by lloyd Thomas

Nevada Effluent Management

Specialist

Effluent bladder tanks are becoming increasingly popular among farmers, and it’s easy to see why. Bladder tanks offer several advantages, such as easy installation, portability, and safety.

Here are some of the reasons why farmers are choosing bladder tanks for effluent storage:

Additional storage

Many farmers have a pumping system with a sump that handles most of the effluent storage, but they need additional storage to handle rainy periods when effluent can’t be spread, or to comply with council regulations. Bladder tanks are a cost-effective solution that’s easy to install.

Land utilisation

Bladder tanks are simple to install with no major foundation work required. They can be installed on peat type soils or placed on more ‘marginal’ land to make use of it as a storage facility.

It’s also worth noting that bladder tanks usually do not require council consent, making them an attractive option for farmers looking to expand their effluent storage capacity quickly.

Retention of Nitrogen content

Effluent stored in bladder tanks is more nutrient-rich since it is not diluted by rainwater or evaporated into the atmosphere. Proactive dairy farmers are utilising these nutrients and reducing their use of expensive synthetic fertilisers.

Reduced workload

Bladder tanks offer closed storage, so is not affected by additional rainwater. This means less effluent to manage after heavy rainfall. They are also a good alternative for high water table areas.

Cost & tax advantages

Bladder tanks between 300-500m3 offer excellent value and cost no more than installing a pond. They also provide the benefits

• of closed storage. Bladder tanks depreciate on your books, allowing farmers to write them off after around five years.

Effluent bladder tanks offer several advantages, such as easy installation, portability, and safety.

Multi-location storage

Using bladder tanks to store effluent in multiple locations can reduce spreading costs and increase efficiency, especially for farmers with large or multiple farms. Spreading is easy to achieve when you have additional storage over the farm as it can give another ‘vantage’ point from which to use your slurry tanker. This can also mean less disruption to other operations.

Nevada’s effluent bladder tanks are specifically designed for storing effluent, providing protection from algae and fungal growth, UV protection, and using high-performance fabric with outstanding puncture resistance. Effluent bladder tanks offer an innovative, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly solution to effluent storage issues. With the benefits they offer, it’s no surprise that they are becoming increasingly popular among farmers.

To find out more about Nevada’s effluent bladder tanks, visit the website or give us a call.