The Chem-Tainer 1550 Gallon Vertical Storage Tank is a polyethylene vertical storage tank built for bulk water and general storage where a wide, stable footprint matters. It holds 1,550 gallons on an 87 x 87 inch base, stands 65 inches high, and comes in natural white. The tank carries a 1.5 specific gravity rating, meaning the wall is engineered for contents heavier than water up to that density.
Will it work for your site?
Full of water this tank weighs about 12,927 pounds, and at its 1.5 specific gravity rating it is built to hold contents weighing up to roughly 19,390 pounds. Plan your pad and location around those numbers, not the empty weight. The wide 87 x 87 inch footprint spreads that load, but a level, engineered base is essential at this capacity - an unlevel tank at 6+ tons is a real hazard. Size the slab to the rated maximum of 19,390 pounds, not just the water weight: our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks walks through the ACI framework for a base that will carry a fully loaded vertical tank. To match this tank to your daily and peak demand, run the numbers through our Tank Sizing Calculator and review the Tank Sizing Guide before you commit.
The mistake to avoid
The most common error on a large vertical storage tank is confirming the outlet and fitting layout after the tank ships instead of before. Sort your plumbing, pump, and valve sizing up front - we confirm the fittings and gasket material per order before anything leaves the plant, so call us to lock in the configuration for your application. Also respect the specific gravity: 1.5 is the ceiling for contents density on this tank, so if you are storing anything heavier than water, check that number against your actual liquid before filling.
Common uses and sizing up
This is a workhorse white vertical storage tank for rural water supply, fire-water reserve, irrigation, and industrial process water. For fire-protection reservoirs, our write-up on fire-water reservoir tank design for rural and remote sites covers NFPA 22 sizing and cold-climate freeze protection. If you are reusing grey water or rainwater, the industrial water reuse tank topology guide shows how a tank like this fits a quality-banded storage train. Weighing brands at the next size up? See our Snyder vs Norwesco vs Chem-Tainer 2000 gallon comparison.
This tank ships LTL freight from Chowchilla, California, quoted live to your ZIP code. Because a ~6.5-ton unit means freight is a major part of your total cost, West Coast sites will see the shortest haul from our California plant, and buyers farther east should budget accordingly. Get an exact number in seconds with the Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 to confirm fittings and delivery before your order ships.
