The Bushman 3100 Gallon Vertical Water Storage Tank in black is a full-size bulk reservoir for above-ground water storage, rainwater capture, stored fire-water reserve, and industrial process supply. It carries a verified 3,100-gallon capacity on an 8.5-foot square plan footprint (102 by 102 inches) standing 99 inches tall, so plan for a slab sized to that full square, not a narrow pedestal. The black exterior blocks light transmission, which suppresses algae growth in stored water compared with translucent tanks.
Will this tank work for my site?
Confirm two things before you commit: the pad and the fill weight. At capacity this tank holds 25,854 pounds of water across its 102 x 102-inch footprint (about 72 square feet), which works out to roughly 358 pounds per square foot of bearing load the slab and subgrade have to carry evenly, with no soft spots or slope. Use the Tank Sizing Calculator to match capacity to your daily draw and refill cycle, and walk the Tank Sizing Guide if you are choosing between one large reservoir and a multi-tank storage train. For pad design under an above-ground poly tank this size, our guide on concrete pad sizing (ACI 360R-10 framework) covers the load math against that 358 lb/sq ft figure, and the hydrostatic test methodology walks the water-fill acceptance and settlement-monitoring steps for a new install.
Common mistake to avoid
Do not press a water tank into chemical service. This unit is specified for water and carries no published specific-gravity rating above water (1.0). For any liquid heavier than water, call 866-418-1777 before ordering so we can confirm the correct specific-gravity rating and resin for that fluid, rather than assuming a water tank will hold it. If your project is a rural fire reserve, size the reservoir to your protection requirement first: our fire-water reservoir design guide covers NFPA 22 sizing discipline and cold-climate freeze protection. This is a stored-water reservoir sized to your NFPA 22 requirement, not a fire-rated product. For grey-water, rainwater, or HVAC condensate reuse, the water reuse tank topology guide shows how to band storage by quality.
This 3,100-gallon tank ships LTL freight, quoted live to your delivery ZIP. Get a rate before you order with the Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we will quote the freight and confirm fit for your site.
