Tag:man made=water tower
| man_made = water_tower |
| Description |
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| Structure with a water tank at an altitude to increase pressure in water network |
| Rendering in OSM Carto |
| Group: Man made |
| Used on these elements |
| Useful combination |
| Status: de facto |
| Tools for this tag |
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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=water_tower 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=yes
- heritage=*
- Water towers out of operation
| Tag | Description |
|---|---|
| disused:man_made=water_tower | The external architecture is preserved, the interior is used for a different purpose e.g. living, cafe, museum, planetarium etc. |
| man_made=water_tower + disused=yes | The water tower is no longer used for storing water. |
| man_made=water_tower + disused:railway=water_tower | Railway water towers out of operation. |
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