Category Archives: Water Tanks/Infrastructure

Of the 12 finalists nominated for the award, only one made the cut, rising to the top to claim its place as this year’s victor. This year’s winner is the municipal tank of Ann Arbor, Michigan.

On Route 51, a water tank painted to look like a giant inflatable beach ball is perched high above Marion County, SC. The water tank is divided into sections, each portion given a coating of either red, yellow, or blue. Emblazoned across the tank in a brilliant red print is “Marion County,” followed by the county slogan “It’s just right!” in an elegant blue script. The vibrant beach ball design had received a Hydronflon finish coat that would ensure the high profile project remained in pristine condition under intense conditions.