The Bushman 250 Gallon Vertical Water Storage Tank is a black, cylindrical polyethylene tank built for straightforward above-ground water storage. It stands 68 inches tall on a 35 x 35 inch footprint, so it holds a full 250 gallons in a compact vertical form that fits tight equipment yards, well houses, and pump sheds without sprawling across the pad. The black exterior blocks light penetration, which discourages algae growth in stored water compared with translucent tanks. Dimensions on this listing are verified, and the technical drawing on this page shows the profile, fitting locations, and overall geometry you can plan a plumbing run around.
Will it work for your site?
Sizing is the first decision, and the number that matters most is filled weight. At capacity this tank carries roughly 2,085 pounds of water on a 35 x 35 inch footprint — that works out to about 1.7 pounds per square inch of bearing load when full. That weight has to sit on something flat, level, and continuous: the whole base must be supported, not just the rim. If you are pouring or checking a slab, our concrete pad sizing guide walks through the ACI 360R-10 framework for above-ground poly tanks. Not sure this is the right capacity for your draw and refill cycle? Run the numbers with our Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide before you commit. This is a general-purpose vertical water storage tank suited to non-potable water storage, rainwater capture, and irrigation reserve. It is not listed as NSF or FDA potable-rated, so verify your intended use before any drinking-water service. It can also serve as a stored-water reserve on rural sites; if fire protection is your context, our fire-water reservoir design guide is worth reading for NFPA 22 sizing discipline — general background, not a code rating on this specific tank.
Fittings and liquid limits
Fitting locations are shown on the technical drawing on this page. Before you plumb it, call 866-418-1777 to confirm outlet size and gasket spec so your bulkhead and hardware match the tank. One boundary to respect: this tank has no published specific-gravity rating. Keep it in water and non-potable water service, and do not use it for chemicals or for any liquid heavier than water without a properly rated tank — a heavier fluid puts hoop stress on the wall the listing cannot substantiate.
The mistake to avoid
The most common error on a tank this size is treating the pad as an afterthought. Poly tanks flex slightly as they fill; an uneven or partial base concentrates stress and shortens tank life. Support the entire footprint on a level, full-contact surface. And before you rely on a new install, fill and hold it — our hydrostatic test methodology covers water-fill discipline, pad settlement monitoring, and fitting leak checks so you catch a problem before it becomes a flooded pad.
This vertical water storage tank ships by LTL freight, quoted to your ZIP code — freight is not included in the list price. Get an exact number with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call us at 866-418-1777 and we will handle sizing, freight, and fitting questions in one conversation.
