Tag:man_made=water_tower
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Structure with a water tank at an altitude to increase pressure in water network 
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Status: de facto.svg.png){kind=icon}
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A water tower is a structure which contains a water tank at an altitude. Water is pumped up to increase pressure in the network.
How to map
Set a node at the center of the feature or draw an area along its outline. Tag it with man_made= and name=*.
Useful combinations
operator=*- name of the entity operating the tower (council, private company, etc.) (optional)building=water_tower(if it is also a building)access=yes/private/permissive/no(optional)capacity=*- capacity in cubic meters (optional)height=*- height in meters (optional)historic=yesheritage=*
- Water towers out of operation
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disused:man_made=
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The external architecture is preserved, the interior is used for a different purpose e.g. living, cafe, museum, planetarium etc. |
man_made= + disused=yes
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The water tower is no longer used for storing water. |
man_made= + disused:railway=water_tower
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Railway water towers out of operation. |