The Bushman 3000 Gallon Green Vertical Water Storage Tank is a freestanding polyethylene tank built for bulk water storage where you need real volume on a stable, vertical footprint. It holds 3,000 gallons of water, stands 97.5 inches tall, and sits on a 102 x 102 inch base, so plan your pad accordingly. The green color cuts down light penetration to help slow algae growth in stored water, which is why so many people specify it for outdoor water storage.
Will this vertical storage tank work for my site?
Start with the numbers. The tank is molded from polyethylene and carries a 1.0 specific gravity rating, which means it is engineered to safely hold contents up to the weight of fresh water. Filled to capacity, the water alone weighs about 25,020 pounds, and the tank's maximum rated contents weight is the same 25,020 pounds. That is roughly 12.5 tons sitting on a 102 x 102 inch footprint, so a level, fully supporting foundation is not optional. Vertical tanks must be supported across the entire base. At 8.5 ft square and roughly 8 ft 1.5 in tall, confirm gate, driveway, and overhead clearance for delivery and crane or forklift set. If you are unsure whether this is the right size for your demand, run the numbers through our Tank Sizing Calculator or read the Tank Sizing Guide before you buy. Outlet size, bulkhead fitting, gasket, and manway dimensions are on the technical drawing on this page; confirm them against your plumbing before ordering EPDM or Viton gaskets or bulkhead fittings.
Common uses and the mistake to avoid
This is a vertical water storage tank, the workhorse size people reach for when a smaller tank will not keep up. It serves rainwater harvesting and bulk water storage well; if you are harvesting roof runoff, our guide on Bushman rainwater harvesting and first-flush diverter sizing walks through the upstream details. It also fits as a fire-water reservoir on rural and remote sites; the fire-water reservoir design guide covers NFPA 22 sizing discipline. Because this is a tall green tank for outdoor use, cold-climate installs need freeze management, and that same guide covers freeze-protection engineering for cold-climate service. And if you are aggregating grey-water, rainwater, or HVAC condensate, the industrial water reuse topology guide is worth a read.
The mistake to avoid: this tank carries a 1.0 specific gravity rating, meaning it is rated for fresh water only. If your liquid is denser than water (specific gravity above 1.0) or is a chemical, this 1.0-rated tank is not the right unit. Do not press it into chemical service or use it to store any liquid heavier than water. The 1.0 rating is a fresh-water rating, not a license for denser contents. Call us at 866-418-1777 and we will route you to a higher specific-gravity-rated tank. For a deeper look at this exact configuration, the 3000 gallon green water tank buyer's guide covers the full picture.
Freight
This tank ships LTL freight from Temecula, CA, the nearest fulfilling plant, and freight is quoted live to your ZIP code. Because Temecula is the single fulfilling plant, destinations far from Southern California carry longer LTL lanes, so pull a live ZIP quote before you budget. Freight on a large vertical tank is calculated per destination rather than baked into the list price. Get an exact number with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call us at 866-418-1777 and we will quote the tank and freight to your delivery point and help you confirm this is the right water storage tank for your site.
