The Bushman 250 Gallon Vertical Water Storage Tank is a narrow-footprint vertical poly tank built for bulk water storage where floor space is tight and vertical clearance is available. It stands 85 inches tall on a 31 x 31 in footprint, so it tucks against a wall, into a utility corner, or inside a pump house without sprawling across the room. Because the height, width, and length on this tank are verified, you can plan your slab, pad, or platform around real numbers rather than catalog estimates.
Will it work for your site?
This is a 250-gallon vertical storage tank measuring 85 inches high on a 31 x 31 in footprint. Filled with water, it carries roughly 2,085 pounds, so the surface underneath has to be flat, level, and rated to hold that concentrated load across the small footprint. A tall, narrow tank puts a lot of weight on a small area, so a full-size concrete pad or a properly rated stand matters more here than on a squat tank. This is a natural (translucent) polyethylene tank; because natural poly passes light, keep it out of direct sun or shade it to discourage algae growth in stored water. Use the Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide to confirm 250 gallons matches your draw and refill cycle before you commit.
The mistake to avoid
The most common error with a tank this tall is underbuilding the base and misjudging clearance. At 85 inches with a full-water weight around 2,085 pounds on a 31 x 31 in footprint, an uneven or undersized pad lets the tank rock or settle, which stresses the fittings and the wall over time. Set it on a smooth, full-size surface and support the entire bottom. Note the real numbers: at 31 inches wide and 85 inches tall, this tank needs a door opening wider than 31 inches and roughly 90 inches of vertical clearance to stand upright, so it will not pass a standard doorway or fit a low-clearance basement without planning. Review the technical drawing on this page for the exact height, width, and body profile before you finalize your enclosure or overhead clearance.
Sizing for water reservoir duty
If this tank is going into fire-protection or reuse service, size the reservoir to the demand, not just the space you have. Our fire-water reservoir design guide walks through NFPA 22 sizing discipline and freeze protection, and the water reuse topology guide covers grey-water, rainwater, and condensate aggregation. For a full walkthrough of this exact tank, see the 250 Gallon Vertical buyer's guide. This tank is rated for water service; confirm the specific gravity rating by phone before storing anything heavier than water.
This tank ships LTL freight, with cost quoted live to your ZIP through our Freight Cost Estimator. Before ordering plumbing, call 866-418-1777 to confirm the outlet, bulkhead, and gasket spec for this tank, or to get a freight number over the phone.
