The Bushman 165 Gallon Vertical Water Storage Tank in green (SKU TC3158IW-GREEN) is a compact polyethylene tank built for water storage, hauled-water backup, rainwater collection, and rural fire-reserve staging. It stands 58 inches tall on a 31 x 31 inch footprint, so it fits through standard gates and tucks into corners, equipment-shed bays, and tight utility spaces where a wider tank will not go. The opaque green wall blocks light to discourage algae growth in stored water.
Will it work for your site?
This is a 165-gallon vertical storage tank measuring 58 in tall and 31 in in diameter, sitting on a 31 x 31 in footprint. Filled to capacity with water it carries about 1,376 lb, so the pad or platform beneath it has to be rated for that load spread across the 31 x 31 in footprint. For above-grade installs, size the pad before you set the tank rather than after. Our Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide help you confirm 165 gallons matches your daily draw and refill cycle, and the concrete pad sizing guide walks the ACI framework for a flat, fully supported base. If this feeds a rural fire-protection reserve, the NFPA 22 reservoir design guide covers the sizing discipline for a stored-water fire reserve.
The mistake to avoid
Full at 1,376 lb, this tank is unforgiving of a soft or uneven base. Polyethylene vertical tanks need continuous, flat support under the entire floor. Set one on gravel, pavers, or a spanning frame and the floor flexes at the unsupported spots, which is where fatigue and leaks start. Pour or place a level pad the full 31 x 31 in footprint, and run a water-fill acceptance check before you rely on it. Our hydrostatic test methodology guide lays out the fill discipline, settlement monitoring, and hold-time math for a clean acceptance. If this tank aggregates rainwater, grey water, or HVAC condensate for reuse, the water reuse topology guide shows how to band it into a quality-graded storage train.
Freight
This tank ships LTL by freight carrier. Enter your ZIP in the Freight Cost Estimator for a live freight quote to your ZIP, or call 866-418-1777 and we will price it to your dock or job site. Have questions on pad sizing, available fittings, or fit before you order? Reach us at 866-418-1777 and we will spec it with you.
