The Bushman 200 Gallon Plastic Vertical Water Storage Tank in dark green is a 56-inch-tall polyethylene tank built for above-ground water storage, rainwater harvesting, and water-reuse setups where a compact footprint matters. At 36 inches in diameter, it fits a 36" x 36" pad, so it tucks into tight equipment yards, garage corners, well-house pads, and rural fire-water positions without sprawling. The dark green color tones it into landscaping and screened outdoor installs. This page covers what it holds, what it weighs full, how it ships, and the one detail to get right before you set it.
Specifications and water weight
This vertical water storage tank holds 200 gallons in a polyethylene shell rated to a 1.0 specific gravity, which matches plain water. Filled to capacity, it carries 1,668 pounds of water, and 1,668 pounds is also the maximum rated contents weight, so this tank is built for water and water-equivalent liquids at 1.0 SG, not heavier solutions. Use those numbers when you plan the base: a full tank pressing 1,668 pounds onto a 36-inch circle needs a level, continuous, fully supported surface underneath it. If you're matching tank size to a harvested-water yield, daily demand, or fire-reserve target, the Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide walk you through it.
Foundation and the one mistake to avoid
The mistake that ruins a vertical water storage tank installation is setting it on a base that isn't fully level and fully supported. A 200 gallon tank at 1,668 pounds full concentrates real weight on a small 36-inch base; an uneven pad, a soft spot, or an undersized footing lets the tank rock, stress the wall, and shorten its life. Pour or verify a flat, continuous pad at least as large as the 36-inch base before delivery. Our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks lays out the ACI 360R-10 framework so you size the foundation right the first time.
Common uses
This 200 gallon tank handles backyard and small-acreage rainwater harvesting, well-water buffering, irrigation supply, and modest water-reuse trains aggregating grey water, rainwater, or HVAC condensate. For harvesting setups, see the guide on Bushman rainwater harvesting and first-flush diverter sizing; for reuse plumbing, the water-reuse tank topology guide covers quality-banded storage trains. If it's earmarked for a rural fire-water reserve, the fire-water reservoir design guide covers NFPA 22 sizing and freeze protection.
This tank ships LTL freight from the Bushman plant in Fairfield, Texas, with freight quoted live to your ZIP code. Get your exact number with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 to lock in your order and delivery. See the product drawing for fitting and dimensional detail, or call 866-418-1777 to confirm fitting layout for your install.
