The funds will help extend the life of the water tank. According to the City, the 2 million-gallon steel tank has never undergone a full coating replacement since it was put into service.

Information from Potable Divers, the municipal water tank cleaning company hired by ... the divers also look for cracks or coating failures, anything that could indicate a structural problem ...

Work on the original tank will include; Replacement of interior and exterior coatings Repairs or replacement ... The city will have to drain the Mesa Water Storage Tank during rehabilitation ...