The Chem-Tainer 200 Gallon Plastic Vertical Liquid Storage Tank (SKU TC3172IC) is a 72-inch-tall white polyethylene vertical tank that holds 200 gallons on a compact 31-inch diameter footprint. If you are sourcing a 200 gallon vertical storage tank for water, rinse water, or general liquid storage and floor space is tight, this narrow vertical fits where a wider tank will not while still giving you full capacity height. It carries a 1.5 specific gravity rating, so the tank wall is engineered for liquids heavier than plain water.
Will it work for your job?
Plan around real dimensions and real weight. The tank stands 72 inches tall on a 31-inch diameter base. Filled with water, total weight reaches about 1,668 pounds; loaded to its full 1.5 specific gravity rating, the tank and contents can reach roughly 2,502 pounds. That number drives your pad, your slab, and your tie-down plan more than anything else, so confirm your foundation can carry it before you order. To match capacity and footprint to your space and refill cycle, run the numbers through our Tank Sizing Calculator and review the Tank Sizing Guide. Outlet, fitting, and lid details are confirmed at quote time, so verify those locations against your plumbing layout before you finalize anything.
The mistake to avoid on a 1.5 SG vertical
The most common error on a tall, narrow tank like this is treating the 1.5 specific gravity rating as a guarantee for any liquid. That rating tells you the wall is built for contents up to 1.5 times the weight of water; it does not mean the tank is approved for a specific chemical. This listing covers water and general liquid storage in white polyethylene. Do not assume potable or food-grade service, and do not put a chemical in it without confirming compatibility with the resin first. Any fitting, gasket, or bulkhead seal also has to be confirmed compatible with the stored liquid at quote time, not assumed. The second mistake is anchoring: a 72-inch column of liquid sitting on a 31-inch base needs proper support and restraint, especially outdoors or in seismic and high-wind areas.
How it ships
This tank ships LTL freight, quoted live to your ZIP code. We ship from the nearest Chem-Tainer plant to you, with origins in Hanford, CA and Marked Tree, AR. A West Coast or Southwest destination usually pulls the Hanford, CA origin, while a Mid-South or Southeast ZIP pulls Marked Tree, AR, which keeps freight reasonable on both sides of the country. Because LTL pricing depends on distance, accessorials, and your delivery site, get an exact number before you commit using our Freight Cost Estimator, or call us at 866-418-1777 and we will work the quote with you.
Want a deeper spec breakdown on this exact size? See our 200 Gallon Vertical Liquid Storage Tank buyer's guide and the 30 x 72 detailed buyer's guide. When you are ready, request your freight quote through the Freight Cost Estimator or call 866-418-1777.
