3000 Gallon Plastic Vertical Liquid Storage Tank in Black

The Snyder Industries 3000 Gallon Vertical Liquid Storage Tank in black is a High Density Linear Polyethylene vertical water tank built for serious bulk water storage — the kind of vertical storage tank operators reach for when a stopgap drum won't cut it. It stands 97 inches tall on a 102-by-102-inch base and holds a full 3,000 gallons, giving you a large-footprint reservoir engineered for standing water supply rather than short-term holding.

Will this tank work for your site?

This is a vertical tank rated for a specific gravity of 1.0, meaning it is engineered for water and water-weight liquids up to the density of water. Filled to capacity, the contents alone weigh 25,020 pounds, so the pad underneath matters as much as the tank itself. Plan for a level, continuously supported base capable of carrying more than twelve tons plus the tank's own weight, sized square to the 102.0-by-102.0-inch footprint with room to work around it — and account for the 97-inch overall height when you check fill access, roof clearance, and any doorway the tank has to pass through on the way in. The polymer here is linear (not cross-linked) HDPE, the standard resin for water service and welded-fitting retrofits, which is what separates a water storage tank like this from an XLPE chemical tank. If you are weighing this size against a 2,500 or 3,500 gallon option, run the numbers through our Tank Sizing Calculator and read the Tank Sizing Guide before you commit.

The mistake to avoid

The two biggest errors on a tank this large are under-building the foundation and over-reaching on chemistry. At a 1.0 specific gravity rating, this model is spec'd for water and comparable liquids; if your application is heavier than water, that is a different tank and a different rating, not this one. For any code-driven install, verify your local requirements independently rather than assuming. Outlet and fitting configuration is confirmed per order — call 866-418-1777 before you buy so the plumbing lands where your site needs it, rather than guessing from a photo. When you are storing water for standby or emergency supply, our guide on fire-water reservoir design covers NFPA 22 sizing and cold-climate freeze protection; for grey water, rainwater, or HVAC condensate aggregation, the industrial water reuse topology guide walks through quality-banded storage trains.

Black vs. natural-white

Color is a real decision on this model. The black exterior limits light penetration into the stored water, which helps control algae in standing reserves that sit for weeks. Natural-white, by contrast, lets you eyeball the liquid level through the wall — handy when you want a quick visual check without a gauge. If that tradeoff is what you are working through, compare this black tank against the natural-white 3000-gallon builds in our 45246 and 43136 buyer's guides.

This tank ships LTL freight, quoted live to your ZIP. It stocks from two points — the Snyder plant in Albertville, AL and a California location — so West-Coast buyers can often draw from the nearer lane for a shorter, cheaper haul. Get a number in minutes with the Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we will handle the sizing, freight, and delivery details with you.