Chem-Tainer 1700 Gallon Vertical Storage Tank

The Chem-Tainer 1700 Gallon Vertical Storage Tank (SKU TC8674IC-BLACK) is a black polyethylene vertical tank sized for serious bulk water storage without a concrete vault. It holds 1,700 gallons, which slots it neatly between the common 1,000 and 2,000 gallon vertical storage tanks, and the black polyethylene wall blocks light to help hold back algae growth in standing water. It suits rural water reservoirs, irrigation supply, rainwater aggregation, and fire-water standby storage where a mid-large vertical tank earns its footprint.

Will it work for your site?

Filled with water, this tank carries about 14,178 pounds of contents, so the pad or base under it has to be engineered for that fully loaded weight, not the empty shell. The tank body is rated to a specific gravity of 1.5, which is structural headroom in the wall, not an invitation to store anything heavier than water on a listing scoped for water service. For exact height, diameter, and outlet placement, see the technical drawing on this page. Run your capacity and load numbers through the Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide before you pour anything, and if it will sit on a slab, our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks walks the ACI 360R-10 framework for supporting a full 1,700-gallon load.

Uses and how it sizes up

When a 1,000 gallon tank runs short but a 2,000 gallon unit won't fit the space or the budget, a 1,700 gallon vertical tank is the honest middle. For a side-by-side on how the manufacturers build these, our Snyder vs Norwesco vs Chem-Tainer comparison (written on the 2,000 gallon size, but the build differences carry over) is a useful reference. For private fire protection, the fire-water reservoir design guide covers NFPA 22 sizing and cold-climate freeze protection, and the industrial water reuse topology guide shows where a black vertical storage tank like this one fits into grey-water and rainwater aggregation trains.

The mistake to avoid

The most common error on a tank this size is underbuilding the foundation. A full 1,700-gallon tank is close to seven tons of water, and the base must be flat, level, and fully supporting across the entire footprint shown on the drawing. Sizing the pad to the empty tank instead of the loaded weight is what cracks poly tanks. Fittings, bulkheads, and gaskets are configured at order time rather than fixed on this listing, so confirm your inlet, outlet, and vent plan with us before you order.

This black vertical tank ships LTL freight from the Chem-Tainer plant in Marked Tree, Arkansas, with freight quoted live to your ZIP. Get your number with the Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 to lock in sizing, fittings, and delivery scheduling.