The Bushman 165 Gallon Vertical Water Storage Tank in green is a compact, above-ground polyethylene tank built for non-potable water storage where floor space is tight. It stands 57 inches tall on a 31 x 31 inch footprint, so it tucks into a garage corner, well house, pump room, or equipment shed while still banking a useful 165 gallons of reserve. If you are working out how many gallons of buffer or rainwater capture you actually need, the Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide will size the reserve to your draw rate before you commit.
Will it work for your site
This is a vertical storage tank measuring 57 in tall on a 31 x 31 in footprint, holding 165 gallons. Full of water it carries about 1,376 pounds - 165 gallons at roughly 8.34 lb per gallon - so the pad underneath has to be flat, level, and continuous. The green tint reduces light transmission to slow algae growth in stored water compared to a translucent tank. Because the 165-gallon vertical is a small-footprint tank, it works well as a haul-water tote for cabins and off-grid builds, a rainwater collection upgrade, a well pressure buffer, or emergency water storage. Fitting, bulkhead, and lid placement are configured per order, so confirm your inlet and outlet layout by phone at 866-418-1777 before you plumb to a pump.
Set it on the right base
A concentrated 1,376-pound wet load on a 31 x 31 footprint means base prep is the difference between a tank that lasts and one that stress-cracks at the knuckle. Poured concrete or a well-compacted, full-support pad is the right foundation for an above-ground poly tank of this size. Our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks walks the framework, and once the tank is set, the hydrostatic test methodology for new-install acceptance shows how to fill, monitor settlement, and check fittings before you rely on it. See the technical drawing on this page for the tank outline.
The mistake to avoid
Do not use this water tank for chemical storage. It is configured for water service; heavier-than-water chemicals need a tank with a specified higher specific-gravity rating and confirmed resin, which this listing does not carry. If you are planning fire-reserve or freeze-prone service, read the fire-water reservoir design guide for NFPA 22 sizing and cold-climate protection first.
This tank ships LTL freight, quoted live to your ZIP. Get a freight rate through the Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we will confirm fittings, lead time, and freight for your address.
