A Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) is a submersible, high-definition robotic drone designed to navigate the interior of your water tank while it remains full. At NSW Water Tanks, we provide specialised ROV service for residential, rural, and commercial clients.
This technology supports anyone who cannot afford the downtime or water loss associated with traditional inspections. It’s accessible to farmers protecting their livestock supply or facility managers ensuring fire tank compliance. Using ROV technology means you no longer have to choose between a thorough inspection and maintaining your water security.
Traditional tank inspections are invasive, often requiring the tank to be drained, cleaned, and entered by personnel facing a high-risk confined space environment. This process wastes thousands of litres of water and leaves your property vulnerable during the downtime.
As part of our innovative water tank inspection process, our remote vehicle inspection approach flips the script. By using a submersible remotely operated vehicle, we eliminate the need for water disposal and the risks associated with sending divers inside. It is the most non-destructive, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly method in the industry today.
Your water remains in the tank, and your pumps stay online. Your supply is never interrupted, achieving optimised fuel efficiency.
Save 100% of your stored water, which is crucial for drought-prone areas of NSW.
No “Confined Space Entry” or commercial divers required, significantly reducing site liability while increasing biosecurity.
Capture 4K UHD video and high-resolution images of liners, floors, and structural components.
Our ROV service can be set up and underwater in minutes, completing most inspections in a fraction of the time spent on a manual check.
The remotely operated vehicle is thoroughly disinfected to ensure no contamination enters your potable water supply.
The ROV is lowered through the inspection hatch. There is no need to lower water levels or move the tank.
Our trained pilot navigates the ROV technology throughout the tank, checking the liner, internal trusses, inlets, and floor for sediment or corrosion.
You receive a comprehensive condition report, including recorded footage and prioritised maintenance recommendations.
Yes. Our units are specifically cleaned and sanitised before every dive to meet strict hygiene standards for potable water storage.
While an ROV is primarily for visual structural assessment, it is excellent at identifying liner tears, floor pitting, and seal failures, which are the primary causes of leaks.
No, and that’s the best part! ROV inspection services are designed specifically for full tanks. We only require the water to be relatively clear (not heavily silted) for the best visual results.
For residential tanks, every 2–3 years is recommended. For fire and commercial tanks, annual inspections are often a regulatory requirement under AS1851-2012.
Don’t guess what’s happening beneath the surface. Book a professional ROV inspection with the experts at NSW Water Tanks and ensure your asset is built to last.
Pioneer, has been designing and manufacturing rural water tanks for over 30 years, and we’re so confident in their durability that all tanks come with an exclusive Pioneer 20/20 warranty.
That means a 20-year conditional structural warranty, in addition to a 20-year conditional warranty gainst water leakage (only applicable for tank models GT10—GT280.)
With NSW Water Tanks as part of Pioneer’s Dealer Direct® Network, you’ll benefit from the expertise and personalised service of a local family business with nationwide support.
