The 3000 Gallon Vertical Liquid Storage Tank from Norwesco (#43092) is a 95-inch diameter by 109-inch overall height polyethylene vertical tank built for bulk water and liquid storage. At full capacity it holds 3,000 gallons of water, which puts roughly 25,020 pounds of static load on whatever you set it on. That single number drives most of the install decisions on this tank, so it is worth reading before you pour a pad or pick a spot.
Will it work for your site?
This is a vertical storage tank with a 95-inch diameter and 109-inch overall height. Verticals like this are the standard choice for stationary bulk storage where you fill from the top and draw from a bottom outlet. Because a fully loaded tank weighs about 25,020 pounds, it needs a level, continuous-support foundation rated to carry that weight - a properly sized concrete pad is typical. Never set a full vertical tank on uneven ground, blocks, or partial support; the shell is engineered to be supported uniformly across its base. Keep in mind that the 25,020 lb figure assumes water at specific gravity 1.0 - if you store anything heavier, the static load scales up proportionally. If you are still deciding between this size and a taller or shorter 3000-gallon configuration, run your numbers through our Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide, and review the dimensioned technical drawing on this page to confirm the diameter and overall height clear your space and any roof or doorway access.
The mistake to avoid
The most common error with a tank this size is underbuilding the base. Twenty-five thousand pounds concentrated on a circular footprint is unforgiving - a pad that is slightly out of level or that settles unevenly can stress the tank wall over time. Confirm your foundation is flat, fully supporting the entire base diameter, and rated for the loaded weight before you fill. Just as important: this tank's outlet and fitting sizes, and the gaskets and bulkhead hardware that match them, are not assumed here - confirm them against the dimensioned technical drawing on this page before buying any plumbing, and call 866-418-1777 to match the correct bulkhead fitting and gasket to the molded outlet. The outlet location determines how you tie in your draw line, so verify it before you plumb.
Heavier-than-water service and sibling sizes
Storing brine, fertilizer, or any liquid heavier than water? The loaded weight rises with specific gravity, and not every 3000-gallon vertical is rated for it - call 866-418-1777 to confirm the specific-gravity rating and route you to the correct tank before you order. On the dimensional side, if you need the same 3,000 gallons in a shorter, wider profile for a low-clearance site, the 102" x 93" configuration trades height for a larger diameter - compare both before you commit to door or roof clearance. For a deeper walk-through, see the buyer's guides for the 95" x 109" #43092 and the related 102" x 93" #43136.
Freight and ordering
This Norwesco vertical storage tank ships LTL, quoted live to your ZIP. Norwesco molds from multiple plants - Burnet TX, Fairfield TX, Griffin GA, Hanford CA, Lancaster OH, Owego NY, Shawnee OK, Sheldon IA, St. Bonifacius MN, Tooele UT, and Washougal WA - and your order ships from the location nearest you to keep transit and freight reasonable on a tank this large. Get an exact number with our Freight Cost Estimator by entering your delivery ZIP, or call us at 866-418-1777 and we will help you size, spec, and route a 3000 gallon vertical tank for your project.
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