Bushman 200 Gallon Black Vertical Water Storage Tank

The Bushman 200 Gallon Black Vertical Water Storage Tank is a 200-gallon polyethylene vertical tank built for above-ground non-potable water storage where a compact footprint matters. It stands 56 inches tall on a 36 x 36 inch base, so it slides into pump houses, equipment sheds, garage corners, and against barn walls without eating up floor space. The black resin blocks sunlight, which suppresses the algae growth that plagues translucent and lighter tanks left outdoors. If you are still narrowing down capacity, the Tank Sizing Calculator and our Tank Sizing Guide walk you through matching gallons to your real daily draw.

Will it work for your job?

This is a 200 gallon water storage tank in a vertical storage tank format, rated at a 1.0 specific gravity. That rating is exactly right for water and other contents at or near water's density, and it is the number to respect: this Bushman is engineered for water service at SG 1.0, not for heavier liquids. Filled to capacity, 200 gallons of water weighs 1,668 pounds, and that full weight sits on the 36 x 36 inch footprint. That works out to roughly 185 pounds per square foot pressing down on whatever you set the tank on, so the pad matters more than people expect. A vertical poly water tank like this needs a level, fully supported base that carries the entire bottom, since a 1,668-pound load concentrated on a soft or uneven surface will stress the tank wall over time. A compacted gravel pad, a poured slab, or a properly sized tank stand all do the job. Fitting and bulkhead locations vary by configuration, so call 866-418-1777 to confirm port placement before you plumb the tank in.

Common uses and a mistake to avoid

Buyers reach for a black 200-gallon vertical tank for rural and remote water storage, rainwater collection, livestock and garden supply, and emergency reserve. The single most common mistake on a tank this size is the foundation: people set 1,668 pounds, about 185 pounds per square foot, on bare dirt, pea gravel, or a wood deck that was never rated for it, then wonder why the base bulges or the tank leans. Build the pad first. The second mistake is assuming the SG 1.0 rating leaves room for fertilizer concentrates, brine, or other heavy solutions. It does not. This tank is for water at SG 1.0. If your application involves anything denser, call 866-418-1777 and we will spec a tank rated for the higher specific gravity your liquid demands rather than risk this one.

Planning your water system

If this 200-gallon tank is one piece of a larger water plan, several of our guides go deeper than a single product page can. The 200 Gallon Plastic Water Storage Tank buyer's guide covers configuration and placement in detail. For rainwater work, the Bushman rainwater harvesting guide covers first-flush diverter sizing. If you are designing a rural fire reserve, the fire-water reservoir design guide walks through NFPA 22 sizing and freeze protection, and our industrial water reuse guide covers grey-water, rainwater, and condensate aggregation.

This tank ships LTL freight from our plant in Fairfield, Texas, with freight quoted live to your ZIP code. Shipping from Fairfield keeps LTL lanes short across the South-Central region, so Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, and New Mexico buyers often see favorable haul rates. Use the Freight Cost Estimator for an instant LTL estimate to your exact ZIP, or call 866-418-1777 and we will price the haul and confirm lead time for your location.