How clean is water, my storage tank looks fine but I wonder

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Rockwind1

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Has anyone every "sterilized" their storage tanks? If so, how often should they be cleaned.

I do see some debris at the bottom of my tanks.

Is bleach still a safe thing to use? Here are my 2 tanks, they are both like 1000 gal + I do believe. The black tank gets water from the well/submersible pump, The jet pump for that black tank sends water up a hill to a steel tank, which supplies the house. Has a water softener and in line filter before house. I don't like to drink soft water though so I keep that part on bypass. I did post another thread with 2 other issues I am dealing with but have often wondered about water being stored in tanks and any safety concerns?

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Yes water in a cistern is exposed to light and air and can become contaminated. Every system is different and you need a water test. But usually a cup or two of chlorine on an appropriate schedule is all that is needed.
 
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