The Bushman 205 Gallon Vertical Water Storage Tank gives rural properties, backup-water setups, and small industrial sites a compact, freestanding polyethylene reservoir that fits where larger tanks won't. It stands 60 inches tall on a 35 x 35 inch footprint, so a single 205-gallon vertical water tank drops onto a modest pad or corner without sprawling across a work area. Dimensions on this listing are verified.
Will it work for your site?
This is a vertical storage tank rated for 205 gallons of water. Filled to capacity, plan for 1,710 pounds of full water weight bearing on that 35 x 35 inch footprint — the number that drives your pad and support decisions more than any other. That figure is computed at water's specific gravity of 1.0, and this tank is spec'd for water service only, so heavier-than-water liquids fall outside the listed rating. Use the Tank Sizing Calculator to confirm the volume matches your draw and refill cycle, and the Tank Sizing Guide if you're deciding between vertical footprints. Because a full tank is heavy and unforgiving of an uneven base, set it on a level, fully supported surface; our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks walks through the ACI framework for getting that pad right.
Fittings and outlets
Per the technical drawing on this page, this tank is configured with a single 12-inch lid (part 64323) for filling and inspection access, and one 2-inch bulkhead fitting (part 63481) for your plumbing tie-in — no separate vent, overflow, or level port is shown. That means any venting and overflow for a pumped rainwater or condensate feed must route through that single 12-inch lid or the 2-inch bulkhead, so plan those connections accordingly. The 2-inch bulkhead fitting seals via its integral gasket and is the most common leak point at commissioning, so verify the gasket seats cleanly and the nut is snug before and during first fill. Confirm the full fitting layout against the drawing before you spec valves or hose so your connections land where you expect. If you're commissioning a new install, our write-up on hydrostatic test methodology for new-install tank acceptance covers the water-fill discipline and leak-check steps around exactly these fittings.
Common applications
A vertical water storage tank this size suits rainwater and grey-water collection, HVAC condensate aggregation, and small private fire-protection reserves. This listing carries no fire-protection or potable-water certification in its spec data, so any fire-reserve use must be confirmed against your local authority having jurisdiction before you rely on it. If fire water is your use case, read our NFPA 22 reservoir design guide before sizing; for reuse trains, see the industrial water reuse tank topology breakdown.
This tank ships LTL freight. Get a live delivery quote to your ZIP with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we'll walk you through fittings, sizing, and delivery on this Bushman 205-gallon vertical water tank.
