Municipalities provide large quantities of potable water for their residents and industries. Many of them also provide treatment for sewage and other waste water. The facilities for providing these services include a significant amount of equipment, including pumps, valves, aerators, tanks, screens, filters, and a variety of other types. Chemical treatment also plays a very significant role. Industrial scales play an important part in dispensing the various chemicals used. These chemicals are usually stored in tanks, totes or drums. It is extremely important for the container to not become fully depleted before switching to a full container. If this does not happen, some of the water may miss being disinfected, which could be disastrous. The best way to constantly monitor the amount of material remaining is to place a scale underneath the container. Depending on the size and type of container, [+]