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The Houston Country elevated tank is a public display of stripes and stars that towers over Houston County, Georgia. The 500,000-gallon tank features an eye-catching arrangement of red, white, and blue, reminiscent of the nation’s signature colors. The county’s name can be found emblazoned down the stem of the tank in white, bold letters. The other side of the stem reads “EDIMGIAFAD,” whic...

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.