The Chem-Tainer 200 gallon vertical liquid storage tank gives you a compact, freestanding storage point in green polyethylene that holds 200 gallons in a 31 x 31 inch footprint and stands 72 inches tall. It is built to a 1.5 specific gravity rating, which means the wall is engineered for liquids up to 1.5 times the weight of water. Filled with water it weighs about 1,668 pounds, while the tank is rated to carry contents weighing up to 2,502 pounds, so you have real headroom for denser liquids without crowding the wall rating.
Will this 200 gallon vertical tank work for your site?
The dimensions are the first thing to plan around. With a 31 x 31 inch footprint and a 72 inch height, this is a tall, small-diameter vertical storage tank that tucks into a corner, a shed, or a pump house where floor space is tight but vertical clearance is available. Plan for the 72 inch height plus lid and fill clearance overhead, and a pad at least 31 inches across with full edge support before you set it. Use the Tank Sizing Calculator to match this 200 gallon capacity to your draw-down and refill cycle, and the Tank Sizing Guide if you are deciding between this and a wider, shorter tank of the same volume.
The 1.5 specific gravity wall is the real headroom
Most 200 gallon water tanks are rated to only 1.0 to 1.1 specific gravity, which covers water and little else. This tank's 1.5 SG wall lets it safely hold heavier liquids up to 2,502 pounds of contents, so brines and denser solutions stay within the wall rating that would overload a standard water tank. Verify chemical compatibility for your specific liquid before ordering. Fitting, bulkhead, and gasket configuration is confirmed at quote, so call 866-418-1777 with your plumbing requirement and we will spec the outlets and gasket material to suit the service.
Weight and the pad underneath it
The number that catches people off guard is the full weight. Filled with water this tank carries roughly 1,668 pounds, and at its full 1.5 specific gravity rating the contents alone can reach 2,502 pounds. That load has to land on a flat, fully supporting base. A vertical tank this tall concentrates weight on a small 31 inch diameter base, so a level concrete pad or a continuous, evenly bearing surface is not optional. The common mistake here is setting a tall vertical tank on uneven ground, gravel, or a partial support ring, which lets the base flex and stress the wall. Support the entire bottom, keep it level, and account for the full rated weight when you spec the pad or platform.
How it ships
This vertical storage tank ships LTL freight from the nearest Chem-Tainer plant to your ZIP, with the two closest origins being Hanford, CA and Marked Tree, AR. Because it ships from two plants, your freight is routed from whichever is closer to your delivery ZIP, so West Coast and South-Central buyers typically see the lowest LTL cost. Freight is quoted live to your ZIP rather than bundled into the list price, so run your ZIP through the Freight Cost Estimator for a live number, or call 866-418-1777 and we will quote it for you. If you want the engineering context behind sizing a tall storage tank for backup or reserve water duty, the 200 gallon vertical liquid storage tank buyer's guide and our fire-water reservoir tank design guide walk through reserve and remote-site planning. For a brand-level look at a larger size, see the Snyder vs Norwesco vs Chem-Tainer comparison.
