From stormwater management to reflecting pools to storage for data centers, onsite water containment is a growing consideration for many types of building projects. This course highlights the design and construction considerations involved in waterproofing water containment structures, including potable water tanks, wastewater treatment tanks, stormwater detention tanks, fire suppression tanks, and architectural water features.

It examines common causes of waterproofing failure, leakage and structural deterioration, and how to avoid them, with an emphasis on best practices, adherence to relevant standards, and testing. Included is a review of surface‑applied and integral waterproofing systems, appropriate applications for each, and best practices for system selection, with an emphasis on long-term sustainability and health. 

This content equips architects and specifiers to make informed decisions when designing or detailing water containment structures to enhance durability, safety, and long-term performance.

Learning Objectives:

1. Differentiate among waterproofing systems and technologies commonly used in water containment systems.
2. Describe the factors specifiers should consider when selecting water containment applications.
3. Explain common causes of waterproofing failures in containment tanks.
4. Outline design and installation best practices and relevant standards for water containment waterproofing systems.

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