在几乎所有的配水系统中，饮用水高位储存是一种基本的必要条件。许多系统人员不完全了解用于确定这些储罐体积和位置的研究和设计参数。按照相对简单的数据收集方法，工作人员可以至少粗略地评估其现有储罐的充分性，并可以确定是否需要额外储存，以及最有利的位置。

Elevated potable water storage is a basic necessity in almost all water distribution systems. Many system personnel do not understand fully the study and design parameters utilized in determining the volume and placement of these tanks. Following a relatively simple data collection methodology, personnel can asses, in at least a cursory manner, the adequacy of their existing storage tanks and can determine whether additional storage is warranted and where the most beneficial site(s) should be located.