The Bushman 3000 Gallon Dark Green Vertical Water Storage Tank is built for steady bulk water duty - rural homesteads, fire-water reserves, rainwater harvesting, irrigation supply, and reuse storage trains. At 3,000 gallons it stands 109" tall on a 96" x 96" footprint, molded in dark green polyethylene that screens sunlight to slow algae growth and blends into outdoor settings. It carries a 1.0 specific gravity rating, meaning this vertical storage tank is engineered for water-weight contents at standard density.
Will it work for your site?
Plan your pad and plumbing around real numbers. Full of water this tank carries 25,020 lb of contents, and its maximum rated contents weight is the same 25,020 lb - so it is sized for water at 1.0 SG, not heavier liquids. The 96" x 96" footprint needs a level, fully supporting base: poured concrete or a compacted, ring-free pad rated to hold a load of this magnitude across the entire bottom. The only molded-in opening on record is a 16" manway up top for inspection and access; inlet, outlet, and overflow bulkhead fittings and their gaskets are configured to your plumbing and should be confirmed before filling. For fitting placement, see the technical drawing on this page, and use our Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide to confirm this water storage tank matches your draw rate and reserve needs before you commit.
How it ships
This is a large vertical tank, so it moves by LTL freight. It ships from the Fairfield, TX plant, and freight is quoted live per destination ZIP - get an exact number with the Freight Cost Estimator or by phone at 866-418-1777. Because LTL is priced per lane from Fairfield, TX, buyers in Texas and the South-Central region typically see the shortest lanes; run your specific ZIP through the estimator for an accurate figure.
The mistake to avoid
The most common error on a tank this size is the foundation. Full of water, 25,020 lb spread across the 96" x 96" base works out to roughly 391 lb per square foot of bearing pressure - hand that number to whoever pours your pad. This 1.0 SG tank is rated for water; do not store a heavier-than-water liquid in it, and never undercut the base. A 3,000 gallon tank that is only partially supported or set on an uneven pad concentrates more than twelve tons onto the unsupported area and can deform or split at the bottom. Build a full, flat, load-rated foundation under the entire 96" footprint, and torque and gasket every fitting at the manway and outlets correctly before filling. If you need to store a chemical or any liquid heavier than water, do not use this water-rated tank - call 866-418-1777 for a chemical-rated, higher-SG recommendation instead.
For design help, see our guides on fire-water reservoir design, industrial water reuse storage, and Bushman rainwater harvesting. Ready to size a delivery? Run your ZIP through the Freight Cost Estimator or call 866-418-1777.
