The Norwesco 1000 Gallon Vertical Storage Tank (SKU 44111) is a 1000-gallon polyethylene vertical tank molded in Natural White, standing 66 inches tall on a 72 by 72 inch square footprint. Before anything else, run that fit-check: 72 in square base, 66 in tall. If it clears your gate, fits your pad, and lives under your roofline, you are looking at the workhorse 1000-gallon vertical storage tank that anchors bulk water storage, agricultural supply, and rural fire-water reserves.
Does it work for your site?
This tank holds 1000 gallons of water at roughly 8,340 pounds full. It carries a 1.5 specific gravity rating and is listed for a maximum rated contents weight of 12,510 pounds, so on plain water it runs with a large structural margin. That same 1.5 SG rating also means it is suitable for heavier solutions up to 1.5 specific gravity, not just water. To confirm 1000 gallons against your draw rate and refill cycle, run the numbers in our Tank Sizing Calculator and review the Tank Sizing Guide before you buy. Fitting configuration (outlet, bulkhead, and lid sizing) is confirmed per order, so call 866-418-1777 with your pump and supply-line details and we will match the right configuration to your plumbing.
Foundation and weight planning
A full vertical tank at this capacity puts real load on its base, so the pad underneath matters. At its 1.5 SG rating, this tank is listed for up to 12,510 pounds at maximum rated contents, and that weight must be carried by a level, continuously supported foundation. Our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks walks through the ACI 360R-10 framework and where the ACI 318 boundary applies. If you are spec'ing this tank for rural or remote fire-protection storage, the fire-water reservoir tank design guide covers NFPA 22 sizing discipline and freeze-protection engineering for cold-climate service.
The mistake to avoid
The most common error on a 1000-gallon vertical tank is under-building the foundation. Plan the pad for a level, continuously supported base rated for the full 12,510-pound contents weight before the truck rolls. Verify the outlet height and fitting size against your plumbing while you are at it, since that is the second-most-common cause of a delayed install.
This tank ships LTL freight from a single West Coast plant in Hanford, CA, with shipping quoted live to your ZIP. That makes for a short, economical lane to West Coast destinations and a longer haul elsewhere, so get a real number for your delivery address with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we will walk you through sizing, freight, and lead time.
