The Chem-Tainer 2800 Gallon Plastic Vertical Water Storage Tank in White (SKU TC9598IW) is a polyethylene vertical tank built for bulk water storage when you need real capacity without moving to steel or concrete. It stands 98 inches tall on a 95 x 95 inch footprint, holds 2,800 gallons, and is molded from FDA-approved polyethylene resin rated to a 1.0 specific gravity. That SG rating is the key planning number: this water storage tank is engineered for water and water-weight liquids, not for heavier chemical solutions.
Will it work for your site?
Full of water, this tank carries 23,352 pounds of contents, and that load sits on a 95 x 95 inch base. Plan your pad for the full water weight, not the empty tank weight, because a vertical storage tank of this size puts its entire mass on that square footprint the moment it is filled. For pad design under a tank this heavy, our concrete pad sizing guide walks through the ACI 360R-10 framework so you size the slab correctly the first time. If you are still deciding between sizes, the Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide help you match gallons to your draw rate and refill schedule.
Where this 2800 gallon vertical fits
This is a common workhorse size for rural and remote water storage, agricultural supply, and bulk water holding. If you are designing fire-protection or reserve water for a remote property, the fire-water reservoir design guide covers NFPA 22 sizing discipline and freeze protection for cold climates, where a vertical tank like this often serves as the reservoir. For grey-water, rainwater, or HVAC condensate aggregation, our industrial water reuse topology guide shows how a bulk polyethylene tank slots into a reuse train. Comparing your options? The Snyder vs Norwesco vs Chem-Tainer comparison breaks down how the major vertical lines compare in the adjacent 2,000-gallon class.
The mistake to avoid
The most expensive error on a tank like this is treating the 1.0 specific gravity rating as a suggestion. It is the hard limit. This tank is sized for water; if your liquid is heavier than water, you need a tank rated for a higher specific gravity, not this one. Confirm your stored liquid's weight against the 1.0 rating before you order, and if it is heavier than water, call 866-418-1777 and we will match you to a tank rated for your specific gravity. Fitting and port configuration is set by the manufacturer's drawing for this SKU, so confirm inlet, outlet, and overflow placement against the technical drawing on this page before you plumb it.
This 2800 gallon vertical water tank ships LTL freight from Hummelstown, PA, quoted live to your ZIP code. Get a freight estimate with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 to talk through dimensions, fittings, and freight with our team before you order.
