The Norwesco 1000 Gallon Plastic Water Storage Tank ships in black polyethylene, standing 66 inches tall on a 72-inch-diameter footprint. It is a vertical water storage tank built for bulk water holding - hauled water, rural household supply, irrigation drawdown, fire-water reserve, and water reuse. Filled to capacity, the contents weigh roughly 8,340 pounds. Note that this is the shorter, wider variant in the 1000-gallon black lineup (66 inches tall on a 72-inch diameter); a taller 81-inch / 64-inch-diameter version exists if you need a smaller footprint and have the headroom.
Will it work for your site?
This is a 1000-gallon vertical tank rated to a specific gravity of 1.0, which matches water and any liquid no heavier than water. The single most important planning number is the foundation load: full water weight of about 8,340 pounds spread over the 72.0-inch-diameter footprint works out to roughly 205 pounds per square foot on your pad. Check that figure against your slab rating, then make sure the base is flat and fully supported - a level concrete pad or compacted, well-graded surface that contacts the entire 72-inch-diameter bottom. Vertical tanks of this height should never sit on a partial or point-loaded surface. Compare the dimensions against your space before ordering, and use the Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide to confirm the gallonage you actually need.
The mistake to avoid
The most common error with a vertical water tank this size is the foundation, not the tank. A pad that settles, cracks, or leaves any part of the base unsupported puts uneven stress on the polyethylene shell - build or verify a level, full-contact base first. The second mistake is the liquid. This tank is rated for water-weight (SG 1.0) service only; for liquids heavier than water - fertilizer, brine, or chemicals - you need a higher specific-gravity-rated tank, so call 866-418-1777 and we will match the SG to your liquid. One more thing the listing does not spell out: the outlet, inlet, manway, and overflow configuration is not specified here, so confirm exactly which fittings and gasket sizes come on the tank - by checking the technical drawing on this page or calling us - before you plan your plumbing.
Planning around water reuse or fire reserve
The black shell absorbs solar gain, which is a small help against freezing in cold-climate service but means the tank runs warmer in hot sun - worth weighing for where this tank will sit. If this is part of a fire-water reserve, our guide on fire-water reservoir tank design for rural and remote sites walks through NFPA 22 sizing discipline and freeze protection. For grey-water, rainwater, or HVAC condensate aggregation, see our breakdown of industrial water reuse tank topology. For a full walkthrough of this exact model, read the complete buyer's guide for the 72 x 66 tank.
This tank ships LTL freight from Hanford, California, quoted live to your ZIP code - get your number with the Freight Cost Estimator or call 866-418-1777. Review the technical drawing on this page for fitting locations and exact dimensions before you build your pad.
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