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Water towers often provide a source of local pride. These towering facilities are commissioned by local artists or design firms and feature a town’s signature colorway or icons. But the Clinton, Mississippi water tower evokes something more, a sense of pride for the local students of Clinton Jr. High School who were responsible for its design. Clinton Town Mayor, Phil Fisher explains, “All...

The 500,000-gallon Moorhead water tank in Minnesota gained a lot of local attention. So much so, that the city held an unveiling ceremony in celebration of its completion. The tank was designed by local artists who created the colorway and silhouetted depictions to mimic popular community themes.

In October, Tnemec Company announced the winner of their coveted Tank of the Year, a 14-year running competition that celebrates the best water tanks in the nation. This year’s winner, the municipal water tank of Wamego, Kansas, beat out over 300 nominated tanks. The massive pedestal tank underwent a colorful repaint using a distinct and meaningful color palette.