The Chem-Tainer 3000 Gallon Black Vertical Water Storage Tank is a polyethylene bulk-water vessel for ranches, fire-water reserves, irrigation supply, and industrial water reuse. It holds 3,000 gallons in a 95-inch-diameter cylinder standing 107 inches tall, and the black resin is opaque to light. The two questions that decide a tank this size are whether it fits the work and what it costs to land at your site, so here is the data straight from this tank's record.
Will this tank do the job?
This is a vertical water storage tank rated for a specific gravity of 1.0, which means it is built for water and water-weight liquids only. Filled to capacity the contents weigh 25,020 pounds, and that figure is the maximum rated contents weight. Size your pad and foundation to carry that full load across the 95.0 x 95.0-inch footprint. The tank is FDA-approved polyethylene, and at 107 inches tall it suits above-ground bulk storage as well as aggregated water-reuse trains. If you are still choosing between sizes, the Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide help you match capacity to your draw rate and refill cycle.
Picking the right setup the first time
The most common mistake on a large vertical tank is treating the 25,020-pound full weight as an afterthought. A tank this size needs a level, fully supporting base graded for that load before the first gallon goes in, not a partial ring or a few blocks under the bottom. Equally important is the SG limit: this tank is rated for specific gravity 1.0, meaning water only. If you are storing a liquid heavier than water, you need a higher-SG-rated tank, not this one - call 866-418-1777 and we will point you to the right vessel rather than risk an under-rated wall. We do not list fixed inlet, outlet, and overflow fittings for this model, so confirm the fitting sizes and placement that match your plumbing before you order; call us and we will spec inlet, outlet, and overflow fittings and gaskets to your layout. For reference dimensions, see the technical drawing on this page, and confirm the empty tank has clear forklift or crane access at this height and diameter.
Comparing your options
Brand matters less than fit and freight at this size, but if you are weighing manufacturers, our Snyder vs Norwesco vs Chem-Tainer vertical storage tank comparison breaks down the differences. Our 3000 gallon black plastic water storage tank buyer's guide covers this exact class of vertical tank in detail; note it walks through a different 3000-gallon variant, so go by the 95-inch-diameter, 107-inch-tall dimensions on this page for fit.
This 3,000 gallon black water storage tank ships LTL freight, quoted live to your ZIP. It ships from the nearest of three plants - Chowchilla, CA; Griffin, GA; and Lincoln, NE - and we quote from the location closest to you to keep transit time and cost down. Get a real number for your address with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we will quote it for you and confirm the closest stocking plant.
