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title: Why Use Shipping Containers as Modular Shelters in Water Treatment
description: Augmented shipping containers make cost-effective and mobile modular shelters for water treatment. More and more end users are requesting conex thanks to long-term savings, faster deployment and foundation-free set up.
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# [Why Use Shipping Containers as Modular Shelters in Water Treatment](https://www.falconstructures.com/blog/modular-shelters-water-treatment)

 Written by [Krista Short](https://www.falconstructures.com/blog/author/krista-short) | Feb 28, 2017

At Falcon Structures, we manufacture shipping container-based shelters and enclosures for a variety of industries. In recent years, our engineering team has collaborated with the water treatment industry to design solutions to containerize equipment domestically and abroad in [modular shelters](https://www.falconstructures.com/modular-shelters). 

In addition to the inherent durability ISO shipping containers provide, Falcon’s modular shelters for water treatment include:

- Climate control systems to maintain a desirable temperature.
- Specialized flooring for liquid containment.
- Multiple pass-through access points to accommodate pipes and electrical.

## ****End users are pushing for turnkey containerized solutions for water treatment applications

Utility companies commonly use water treatment systems for two key applications – during the day-to-day running of power plants and to clean up contaminants produced by power plants.

Modified shipping container shelters are ideal for large-scale, cleanup initiatives, because they can easily be moved from one cleanup site to the next. Plus, investing in modular equipment enclosures makes more financial sense than stick-built structures that serve a one-time need.

[Industrial equipment shelters built out of connex shipping containers](https://www.falconstructures.com/blog/5-reasons-to-use-connex-shipping-containers-for-your-industrial-equipment-enclosure) also provide superior protection from the elements compared to stick-built structures. Weatherproof ISO containers keep the rain, heat, cold, and wind out, which results in a lower probability of equipment failure and reduced maintenance costs.

## Eight reasons modified shipping containers work well for water treatment applications

Falcon’s tried and tested [water treatment equipment enclosures](https://www.falconstructures.com/water-treatment-equipment-enclosure) and shelters consistently top traditional equipment enclosure structures and other containerized solutions. That’s because Falcon’s modified shipping container solutions are:

1. ** Mobile.** Repurposed ISO shipping containers can easily be moved from city to city, state to state and around job sites as needed.
2. ** Fast.** Falcon can deliver finished equipment enclosures in six to eight weeks, a lead-time which is unmatched in the [industrial enclosure market](https://www.falconstructures.com/mobile-equipment-container).
3. ** Turnkey.** Falcon’s plug-and-play, containerized solutions can be customized to accommodate your unique requirements, including access points. Plus no special foundation, skirting, or steps are required, which further expedites setup.
4. ** Durable.** Constructed of 16-gauge, Corten steel, ISO containers are built to last and have a lifespan of up to 25 years.
5. ** Flexible.** In the hands of an experienced shipping container manufacturer like Falcon, containers can be modified to accommodate an endless variety of water treatment applications.
6. ** Secure. **Falcon’s sturdy, watertight container structures protect equipment from the elements to help ensure optimal lifespan and performance of water treatment systems.
7. ** Safe.** After nearly 15 years of manufacturing solutions for industrial applications, Falcon’s time-tested engineering practices help [ensure safe installation and operation](https://www.falconstructures.com/blog/how-safe-and-secure-is-a-modified-shipping-container) on the job site.
8. ** Cost-effective**. The 25-year lifespan, minimal onsite preparation, and low maintenance requirements add up to long-term cost savings.

To find out if a modified conex shipping container would suit your water treatment equipment enclosure application, contact us. Just give us a call at 512-231-1010 to speak with a friendly Falcon representative.

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