The Chem-Tainer 250 Gallon Vertical Storage Tank (SKU TC3568IC-BLACK) is a black polyethylene vertical tank built for straightforward bulk water storage where a compact footprint matters. It stands 68 inches tall on a 35 x 35 inch base, so this 250 gallon vertical storage tank holds its full volume without demanding much floor space - a practical choice when you need vertical capacity in a tight corner, along a wall, or inside a shed or pump house.
Will this 250 gallon vertical storage tank work for your job?
Filled with water, this tank carries roughly 2,085 pounds of contents, so the pad or platform underneath it has to be flat, level, and rated to support that load fully loaded. The 35 x 35 inch footprint concentrates that weight over a small area, which makes a proper base more important than on a wide, squat tank - use the Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide to confirm the tank suits your draw-down and refill needs, and see our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks before you pour. One practical note: outlet and fitting configuration is not listed for this tank, so confirm how you plan to plumb it in - inlet, outlet, or vent - by phone at 866-418-1777 before ordering.
Specific gravity and the mistake to avoid
This tank carries a 1.5 specific gravity rating, which describes the maximum density of contents the wall is built to hold - up to about 3,128 pounds at full rated capacity. Plain water (specific gravity 1.0) uses only about two-thirds of that rated load, which means a long service margin for water duty. The common mistake is treating a high SG rating as a green light for any liquid: water storage is what this black vertical tank is set up for, and heavier or chemically aggressive contents belong in a tank spec'd for that specific service. Match the tank to the fluid, not just the volume. If you are weighing brands for a vertical of this size, our Snyder vs Norwesco vs Chem-Tainer vertical comparison lays out the differences, and the compact profile also suits a rural fire-water reservoir build.
Freight and how to order
This 250 gallon vertical storage tank ships by LTL freight, quoted live to your ZIP from the nearest stocking plant - Bensenville, IL or Hummelstown, PA. Two stocking points, one Midwest and one Mid-Atlantic, means the estimator picks the closer origin, which trims LTL cost for central and eastern ZIPs. Because freight is priced by destination and distance, get a real number before you buy with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we'll quote it for you. Listed price is before freight. Have your delivery ZIP and any liftgate or limited-access requirements ready so the quote reflects your actual site.
